Jun 13, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat within Kostiantynivka against enemy infiltrators, with a battalion commander indicating the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances. Military experts suggest Kostiantynivka could be lost in the coming months as the situation sharply worsened in June. Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th complete loss of external power on June 10, around 9 PM, following an attack on an electrical substation, necessitating reliance on backup diesel generators, as confirmed by the IAEA. On June 12, the General Staff reported 193 combat engagements across the front, including 61 air strikes and thousands of drone and shelling incidents. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia would intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure in response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське

Following earlier threats of a "very strong strike" against Iran and intentions to seize Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump ultimately canceled the planned military operations. These threats emerged amidst continued exchanges of fire between American forces and Iranian targets, with Iran reportedly striking US bases in response. Concurrently, media reports suggest the United States and Iran are nearing a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities. A "framework" ceasefire document may be signed this Sunday in Geneva, with further negotiations anticipated to follow this initial understanding. Both sides have reportedly agreed on the document's text, signaling a potential de-escalation despite recent tensions.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

United States military operations against Iran are continuing, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards claiming retaliatory strikes on American military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Amidst these escalating tensions, former US President Donald Trump has denied the specifics of an agreement with Tehran, as reported by Iranian media, despite prior discussions of a potential accord and cancelled strikes. Iran, however, maintains that no final decision has been reached regarding such an agreement. Egypt has urged both Washington and Tehran to pursue a diplomatic resolution. The US Vice President acknowledged "divergences" with Israel concerning the conflict, while the US issued a warning of further "hard" strikes against Iran. Trump additionally threatened to strike "very hard" and seize "total control of their oil and gas markets." Sources: Le Monde