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Gradually, Then Suddenly: A Russian Breakthrough Near Pokrovsk Sets Ukrainian Alarm Bells Ringing

Russian forces have advanced over 11 kilometers, nearly encircling key towns as Ukrainian defenses collapse amid command disarray and depleted reserves, military experts warn.

Russian forces broke through Ukrainian defenses north of Pokrovsk, a serious setback for Ukrainian effort to hold back Russia’s push for the embattled Donbas city. It’s another blow to morale as Ukrainians nervously await the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.

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Center

A sudden Russian advance on the eastern Ukrainian front in recent days has caused concern and uncertainty in Kiev, as the planned meeting between the US and Russian presidents is practically just around the corner. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fears that the Kremlin will use this week's meeting with Trump to consolidate its military advantage and turn the tide of the war in its favor.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Lean Left

It appears that the Putin regime may have succeeded in penetrating Ukraine's defenses north of Pokrovsk.

·Copenhagen, Denmark
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EADaily broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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