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.