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Did Russia take over Pokrovsk?

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Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, and has raised its flag there. However, Ukrainian officials dispute this, stating they still control parts of the city, particularly the north, and fighting continues. Independent verification is difficult due to ongoing combat and reporting restrictions. Both sides use the situation for propaganda, and the city's status remains contested.

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Battle for Pokrovsk: Ukraine disputes claims Russia captured the city

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  • Pokrovsk has been contested for 18 months with heavy casualties.
  • Ukraine denies Russian claims of full occupation of Pokrovsk. 16s
  • Ukrainian forces say they still control the city's north. 20s
  • Both sides use propaganda as negotiations stall over territory. 1m 14s
  • Ukraine refuses to cede territory; fighting continues in Pokrovsk. 2m 1s

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Battle for Pokrovsk: Ukraine disputes claims Russia captured the city
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Al Jazeera
12 hours ago
Battle for Pokrovsk: Ukraine disputes claims Russia captured the city

Ukraine denies Russian claims of full occupation of Pokrovsk, stating it still controls the city's north and is prepared to continue defending it.

Putin meets Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner for Ukraine peace talks
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Reuters
4 days ago
Putin meets Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner for Ukraine peace talks

Russia's defense ministry claimed its forces had completed the conquest of Pokrovsk, but Ukraine said its forces still controlled parts of the city.

Why is Russia trying so hard to capture Ukraine's Pokrovsk?
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Reuters
5 days ago
Why is Russia trying so hard to capture Ukraine's Pokrovsk?

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its soldiers were in the center of Pokrovsk and reported full capture, but Ukraine's military dismissed these claims, stating it still holds parts of the city.

Russia claims control of Pokrovsk
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France 24
5 days ago
Russia claims control of Pokrovsk

Moscow claims it has captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics city in Ukraine, but Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the loss and state that combat is still ongoing.

U.S. delegation in Moscow for talks on Ukraine war
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CBS News
5 days ago
U.S. delegation in Moscow for talks on Ukraine war

Russia claims to have seized control of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, calling it an important step, but this is not independently confirmed.

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