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Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command and observation post near occupied Soledar.

Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command and observation post near occupied Soledar.

Russian forces launched attacks on Druzhkivka using guided aerial bombs and FPV drones, resulting in four civilian casualties.

Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out an airstrike in central Pokrovsk targeting a Russian drone launch site for Molniya attack drones and aerial reconnaissance.

Russian forces were using the targeted facility for launching Molniya drones and conducting aerial reconnaissance missions.

The destruction of the facility complicated enemy drone operations and reduced their reconnaissance and strike capabilities in the sector.

Six people were killed in Dobropillia, Mykolaivka and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast.

Nineteen more people were injured in the region over the past day.

Russian forces are conducting assaults on Konstantinovka using small infantry groups and motorcycle-mounted attacks, increasing the use of various drones.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.744Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-june-5-2026