Did Russia capture Pokrovsk?

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Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk, but Ukrainian officials dispute this, stating their troops are still holding out. Ukrainian special forces are active in the city, and intense combat continues. Independent analysis and Ukrainian sources report Russian advances and infiltration, but no confirmed full capture. The situation remains highly contested, with both sides suffering heavy losses and Pokrovsk remaining a focal point of fighting.

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Ukraine sends special forces to Pokrovsk

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Russian military claims to have captured Pokrovsk, calling it a key territorial gain. 6s
Ukraine denies Russian control and states its troops are still holding the city. 42s
Ukrainian special forces have been deployed to counter intense Russian assaults in Pokrovsk. 48s
Significant Russian artillery is concentrated on Pokrovsk, with up to 300 Russian troops reported in the city. 1m 2s
Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have caused widespread outages, with millions facing winter hardships. 1m 18s

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Ukraine sends special forces to Pokrovsk

France 24

14 hours ago

Ukraine sends special forces to Pokrovsk

Russian military claims to have captured Pokrovsk, but Ukraine rejects this, stating its troops are still holding the city and special forces are deployed.

Ukraine says army holding out in Pokrovsk

France 24

2 days ago

Ukraine says army holding out in Pokrovsk

Ukrainian troops are still holding out as Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk. At least 200 Russian personnel have entered the city, but Ukraine maintains its defense.

Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region

Euronews

4 days ago

Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region

Zelensky acknowledges some Russian units have infiltrated Pokrovsk, but insists Ukrainian defenders remain active and the city is not fully captured.

Pokrovsk is last major defensive stopping Russia from seizing Donbas

France 24

5 days ago

Pokrovsk is last major defensive stopping Russia from seizing Donbas

Geolocated footage shows Russian advances in Pokrovsk, but independent analysis disputes Russian claims of imminent capture. Ukraine has strengthened defenses and fighting is intense.

Did Russia capture Pokrovsk?

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