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Угроза падения Константиновки, почему говорят об отставке Федорова, покушения на военных в Москве.

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Frontline situation in Ukraine (June 10)

Russian advances north of Pokrovsk/Myrnohrad

  • Russian forces reportedly moved into Rodinskoye.
  • According to the Ukrainian outlet/mapping project DeepState, over half of the settlement is under Russian control, with the remainder described as a “grey zone.”

Threat around Konstantinovka deteriorating

Ukrainian military expert Konstantin Mashovets says the battle for Konstantinovka is entering its final phase:

  • Russia allegedly broke through the city in multiple areas at once, consolidating near several street areas and approaching the Konstantinovka railway station.
  • Mashovets claims Russian commanders are preparing to move major forces into the city, with two assault directions closing to under 2 km from each other.
  • If forces connect and cross the Krivoy Torets River, conditions for Ukrainian units in the southern part of Konstantinovka could worsen sharply.

Expected next Russian offensive axes

  • After pushing Ukrainian troops out, Russia may push toward Druzhkovka and reduce the Ukrainian salient near Chasiv Yar.
  • This could create conditions for further pressure on Slovyansk and Kramatorsk.

Broader pressure anticipated

  • The expectation is increased Russian pressure across the defensive arc around the Slovyansk–Kramatorsk agglomeration, including the Lyman, Slovyansk, Konstantinivka, and Dobropillia directions.

Air strikes on Crimea and Russian territory

Ukraine-reported strikes

Ukraine reported strikes using Flamingo (FP-5) missiles and hundreds of drones, including hits on:

  • Cheboksary (reported damage/fire at the VNII Progress plant)
  • Kuibyshevsky oil refinery in Samara
  • A tanker reportedly linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

Russian claims during the same period

  • Russia claimed it downed four Flamingo missiles and 700+ drones in 24 hours, presenting it as one of Ukraine’s largest recent attacks.

Sevastopol destruction/targeting aftermath

  • A Russian-appointed authority claims a Ukrainian drone crash damaged the roof of the Sevastopol Defense Panorama museum.
  • The Franz Roubaud “Sevastopol Panorama” painting (over 100 meters) is said to be almost completely destroyed.
  • Russia states it intends to restore it.

Debate over whether long-range strikes are turning the war

The Economist’s projection

  • Ukraine’s long-range strike activity (targets 100+ km from the border) could rise from 658 strikes in 2025 to 800+ in 2026, if the current pace holds.

Oleksiy Aristovych’s counterpoint

Oleksiy Aristovych argues the “turning point” narrative is exaggerated:

  • Examples of damage (e.g., burned vehicles on the Rostov–Simferopol route) are acknowledged, but he says it does not yet constitute a logistics crisis.
  • Deep rear strikes are described as significant, but not enough to overthrow Russian forces in the near term.
  • For change to be “systemic,” he argues Ukraine would need strikes to be multiplied by ~20, requiring far more drones/resources and effective use.
  • He predicts the current favorable phase may last 6–9 months, until Russia improves defenses and countermeasures (including air defense, infrastructure protection, retaliation, and drones for medium-range logistics interdiction).
  • He also warns that winter and possible infrastructure/utility vulnerabilities in Ukraine remain major variables.

Alleged assassination/attack attempts in Moscow

BMW X3 explosion (Balashikha)

  • A BMW X3 explosion in Balashikha reportedly killed the driver.
  • Russian media/online groups reportedly speculated on identities (including high-ranking figures), but no official confirmation is claimed.

Car bomb explosion (Moscow, Konkovo district)

  • Another incident involved a car bomb in Moscow (Konkovo district).
  • Teenagers were detained, suspected of planting explosives and using a GPS tracker.
  • The video claims an NGO employee was not harmed.

Commentary framing

  • The presenter suggests these incidents fit a broader information campaign supporting narratives of Ukrainian “victories” and influencing negotiations for peace, referencing previously discussed “conditions” associated with European leaders and Zelensky.

Internal Ukrainian politics: rising tension around Defense Minister Fedorov

Parliamentary vote

  • Ukraine voted to increase the defense budget.

Scandal over military pay increases

  • The opposition claims the budget amendments failed to include promised military salary increases.
  • The presenter says Minister Fedorov is blamed—allegedly by not proposing additional funding but instead redistributing existing Ministry of Defense funds.

Why tension with Fedorov is reportedly growing

  • Rumors of disagreements between Zelensky and Fedorov have intensified, especially over ammunition/procurement priorities (e.g., Patriot-related needs).
  • Critics in Zelensky’s party (Servant of the People) reportedly accuse Fedorov of sabotaging army reform, particularly mobilization enforcement (“busification,” per subtitles).

Political/institutional rivalry claims

  • Fedorov is described as becoming a compromise figure for an “anti-Zelensky coalition” (anti-corruption/NGO circles), which Zelensky allegedly dislikes.
  • A second alleged driver is money/procurement flows, with opponents claiming procurement changes could affect companies tied to Zelensky’s circle, such as FirePint.

FirePint co-founder Denis Shtilerman’s media presence

  • The presenter notes Denis Shtilerman’s frequent statements, including missile-strike comments and claims about creating interceptors and even nuclear-bomb capabilities, suggesting his visibility rivals or outshines coverage of Fedorov.

Overall expectation in the commentary

  • The presenter suggests Zelensky may face pressure to act against Fedorov, while also implying Zelensky “won’t allow anyone to overshadow him.”

Presenters / contributors

  • Olesya (Oles) Medvedeva (presenter)
  • Konstantin Mashovets (Ukrainian military expert, quoted)
  • Oleksiy Aristovych (commentator, cited)
  • DeepState (Ukrainian military public/mapping reference mentioned)
  • The Economist (analysis referenced)

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