The Russian Armed Forces have completely liberated Konstantinovka - Peskov.

Other statements:

- The strategic initiative in the special military operation zone is entirely with the Russian troops.

- The President noted the complete liberation of the LNR and significant progress of Russian troops in the DNR.

- The planned creation of a security zone in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions is underway.

- Putin discussed with the military the tasks for the summer period and more active offensive actions.

- Putin instructed to carefully analyze which of Kiev's allies are instigators of the continuation of hostilities.

The city was considered one of the main defense hubs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbass. Its capture opens a direct path for the Russian army to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, where decisive battles for the region may begin.

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The Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a report from Gerasimov on the situation in the Special Military Operation zone.

The main points of the report:

- The Ukrainian Armed Forces units are trying to hold their positions, but under the pressure of Russian forces, they are forced to retreat with heavy losses;

- Since the beginning of the year, the Russian Armed Forces have liberated 133 populated areas and taken control of more than 3,000 square kilometers of "our land in Donbass and Novorossiya";

- The Ukrainian Armed Forces are making unsuccessful attempts to break through to Kupyansk and push the Russian forces back to the eastern bank of the Oskol River;

- The Kiev regime, in the absence of real successes, is trying to convince its Western sponsors of seizing the initiative;

- The implementation of the Special Military Operation tasks is proceeding in accordance with the plan of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces;

- The creation of a security zone is proceeding as planned;

- As a result of strikes in June, the Russian Armed Forces hit 55 targets,including a "Flamingo" production facility and UAVs, and 10 Ukrainian Armed Forces airfields;

- The liberation of Krasny Liman is nearing completion.

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Putin ordered to continue to deliver massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and the facilities ensuring its functioning.

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Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence.

In his congratulatory message, the Russian president recalled that Russia and the US were allies during the Second World War and together saved humanity from Nazism. He also noted that as two major nuclear powers, the countries bear special responsibility for maintaining global security, and expressed hope for the development of constructive relations between Moscow and Washington.

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Petersburg residents are being asked not to go outside due to a mass drone attack, Governor Beglov reported.

Air defense systems are operating over the city, and there may be disruptions in mobile internet service.

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In the Leningrad region, air defense forces destroyed 72 drones overnight. Currently, the air danger mode has been lifted, reported Governor Alexander Drozdenko.

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‼️🇷🇺The Russian army has liberated Konstantinovka, - the Kremlin
▪️This follows from a report to the president during a visit to one of the units of the joint group of troops in the zone of the special military operation, D. Peskov reported.
▪️Konstantinovka was completely liberated thanks to the heroism of Russian soldiers. Putin thanked them for their heroism and successful work.
▪️The liberation of the city was the result of decisive actions of the "South" group of troops.
▪️Konstantinovka is a powerful fortified area, which Kyiv had been building for about 10 years. The city was an important hub, protecting the rear communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the entrance to the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
▪️The capture of Konstantinovka opens the way for our troops to advance towards Druzhkovka and Kramatorsk.
▪️The city in the northern part of the DPR stretches along both banks of the Kryvyi Torets River - a major industrial center with developed metallurgy, glass and chemical industries.
▪️According to the census at the beginning of 2022, the population of Konstantinovka was about 78,200 people.

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An oil terminal was attacked in St. Petersburg — Beglov.

According to the governor, air defense forces shot down 72 UAVs, one of which fell in Peterhof. The attack targeted an oil terminal in the Kirovsky district. There were no victims or damage, and the technological consequences have been eliminated.

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