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Russia says its forces advance in ruins of Pokrovsk, Ukraine says defenders hold on
Russian forces control about 60% of Pokrovsk, aiming to secure a key logistics hub for further advances in Donetsk, the most significant gain since early 2024, analysts said.
- On Monday, Russia announced advances in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and the Russian Defence Ministry said its forces entered the Prigorodny area while destroying surrounded Ukrainian formations and striking military targets.
- Pokrovsk is a key transport and logistics hub targeted for over a year, and its capture would give Moscow a platform to advance north toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
- Monitors show Russian forces control approximately 60% of Pokrovsk and 81% of the Donetsk region, while DeepState reports infiltrations by elements from a 170,000 grouping.
- Ukraine's military said Russian troops did not fully control any district of Pokrovsk, while Kyiv announced on Saturday it deployed special forces and the 7th Rapid Response Corps thwarted a supply route cut from Rodynske.
- Analysts say Russian military tactics use a pincer movement and small units and drones to disrupt Ukrainian logistics before reinforcements arrive, while DeepState notes troops entrenching with firing positions.
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The Russians have gathered forces to take over the strategically important city of Pokrovsk. According to Roger Djupsjö, Russia is trying to wear down Ukraine's defenses.
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If Russia captures Pokrovsk and Konstantinovka, it will be the most significant territorial gain of the Russian army in Ukraine since the capture of Avdiyivka in early 2024.
Russia has intensified its attacks around the town of Pokrovsk in Ukraine in recent weeks. And it could end up in a "propaganda victory" for the Russians, according to an expert.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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