Is Russia closing in on Pokrovsk?

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Russian forces are closing in on Pokrovsk, with reports of increased troop presence, ongoing battles, and attempts to encircle the city. Ukrainian troops face a significant disadvantage in numbers and drone threats, while Russia seeks to cut off supply lines and seize more of Donetsk. The situation remains difficult, with both sides engaged in fierce combat and only a small number of civilians remaining in Pokrovsk.

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Russia moves to encircle Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

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Russian troop presence in Pokrovsk has increased significantly, with several hundred soldiers now in the city. 10s
Ukrainian forces face a five-to-one disadvantage in troop numbers compared to Russian forces in the area. 1m 8s
Russia is attempting to encircle Pokrovsk and cut off access to the nearby city of Minohrad. 1m 29s
Only about 1,000 civilians remain in Pokrovsk, down from a pre-war population of 60,000. 1m 25s
Russian advances are also occurring in the Zaporizhia region, prompting evacuations as the front line approaches. 1m 50s

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Russia moves to encircle Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

CBC News

11 hours ago

Russia moves to encircle Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

Russian troop presence in Pokrovsk has increased, with several hundred Russians now in the city. Russia is attempting to encircle Pokrovsk and cut off access to Minohrad.

Reuters

20 hours ago

Ukraine pulls back in southeast village

Russian soldiers entered Pokrovsk in dense fog, using motorbikes and damaged vehicles. About 300 Russian soldiers are reported inside Pokrovsk, and Moscow has intensified efforts to reinforce troops.

Russian drones hit energy sites in Ukraine's Odesa

Euronews

2 days ago

Russian drones hit energy sites in Ukraine's Odesa

Intense fighting continues near Pokrovsk, with Russian troops closing in over recent weeks. Both sides are battling for control of Pokrovsk.

Ukraine: Women are taking on roles that were done by men before the war

France 24

4 days ago

Ukraine: Women are taking on roles that were done by men before the war

Russian forces have tried a pincer manoeuvre to cut Pokrovsk off from supply lines and are now only a few kilometres from succeeding.

Deaths, injuries after Russia hits residential and energy sites in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

5 days ago

Deaths, injuries after Russia hits residential and energy sites in Ukraine

President Zelensky discussed the difficult situation in Pokrovsk, an eastern frontline city under pressure as Russian forces advance on three sides.

Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk

France 24

5 days ago

Ukraine locked in a fierce battle to hold the ruined city of Pokrovsk

Moscow claims its soldiers have encircled Pokrovsk, but Ukraine rejected this as fierce battles continue. Ukrainian officials continue to defend the area.

Is Russia closing in on Pokrovsk?

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