Has Russia taken over Pokrovsk?

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Russia has not fully taken over Pokrovsk. Russian forces have infiltrated parts of the city and are mounting intense assaults, but Ukrainian defenders remain active and continue to resist. Independent analysis disputes Russian claims of imminent victory, and Ukrainian special forces have been deployed to bolster defenses. The situation is described as difficult, with ongoing heavy fighting and Russian advances, but no complete Russian control.

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Ukraine says army holding out in Pokrovsk

France 24 · 8 days ago

France 24

8 days ago

Ukrainian troops are still holding out in Pokrovsk as Russian forces close in.
Special forces have been deployed to the city, which is under intense Russian assault. 5s
Pokrovsk is a major supply route for the Ukrainian army and a strategic target for Russia. 39s
Ukrainian military reports at least 200 Russian personnel have entered Pokrovsk, mainly in small sabotage groups disguised as civilians. 53s
Russia currently occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine and continues to fight for territory since the 2022 invasion. 1m 12s

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Ukraine says army holding out in Pokrovsk

France 24

8 days ago

Ukraine says army holding out in Pokrovsk

Ukraine's troops are still holding out, as Moscow's forces slowly enclose on Pokrovsk. At least 200 Russian military personnel have entered the city, mainly in small sabotage groups, but Ukrainian defense continues.

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

Euronews

10 days ago

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

Zelensky acknowledged that some Russian units had infiltrated Pokrovsk, but insisted that Ukrainian defenders are waiting them out. He rejected Russian claims that the city is surrounded.

Pokrovsk is last major defensive stopping Russia from seizing Donbas

France 24

11 days ago

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Geolocated footage shows Russian forces advancing in Pokrovsk, but independent analysis disputes Russian claims that they are on the cusp of imminently taking the territory. Ukraine has strengthened its defenses.

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13 days ago

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Assaults continue inside Pokrovsk as it remains the main Russian objective, but Ukrainian forces are still defending the city.

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15 days ago

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Institute for the Study of War reports Russian gains near Pokrovsk are significant but likely do not indicate the imminent collapse of Ukrainian defenses.

Has Russia taken over Pokrovsk?

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