Kostiantynivka

Russia Uses White Phosphorus in Kostiantynivka Strike

In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces have reportedly employed white phosphorus munitions, weapons known for their indiscriminate and severe burns, against a residential area. Following this attack, the city was struck by a FAB-1500 aerial bomb. The Ukrainian military stated that approximately 2,000 civilians remain in Kostiantynivka, a city that continues to face Russian assaults, including the use of first-person view (FPV) drones, which have resulted in civilian casualties.

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Ukraine Repels Major Russian Assault Near Kostiantynivka

On June 17th, a significant Russian offensive involving up to 100 soldiers and 23 armored vehicles targeted Yablunivka and Oleksandro-Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled this multi-wave assault, destroying 18 armored vehicles and all accompanying motorcycles. The defense resulted in the elimination of the attacking personnel. This follows reported Russian attempts to encircle Kostiantynivka from multiple directions on June 16th.

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