Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies Around Key Towns

Russian forces have made significant advances in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostyantynivka, raising their flags in parts of the settlement and breaking through defensive positions held by a newly formed Ukrainian brigade. Military analysts suggest the town may not survive the summer under the current pace of Russian advances. The developments represent a continuation of Russia's eastern offensive, which has seen intensified fighting across multiple fronts in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, Ukraine has maintained its drone campaign targeting Russian supply lines and infrastructure, including strikes on fuel facilities in occupied Crimea, where the situation has reportedly improved slightly for Russian forces but remains under pressure from ongoing Ukrainian attacks.