Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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All children evacuated from Pokrovsk amid ongoing military standoff in Donetsk region
All children have been evacuated from the city of Pokrovsk, announced Pokrovsk City Military Administration head, Sergey Dobryak, on Facebook on Saturday, January 25.
“There are no children left in the area; all have been evacuated,” he stated.
According to Dobryak, around 7,000 residents remain in Pokrovsk, and about 10,000 in the Pokrovsk community. Prior to the conflict, these numbers were reportedly six times higher.
The official noted that the evacuation pace has recently slowed, with …
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Russian Forces intensify offensive on Pokrovsk
In a shift of tactics, Russian forces are intensifying their offensive efforts towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to a report by Suspilne Donbas.
Deputy Battalion Commander of the 68th Separate Hunting Brigade, with the call sign "Italian," highlighted this strategic change. "They are more actively trying to gather in small groups, waiting out certain situations, forming units, and launching assault operations," he emphasized. Ukrainian defenders, however, continue to repel …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim ground amid fierce battles on Pokrovsk front
In a dramatic turn on Ukraine's Pokrovsk frontlines, the Ukrainian Forces have scored some notable successes despite relentless Russian assaults. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army launched attacks across nearly all sectors on the Pokrovsk axis.
However, Ukraine's troops, through what have been described as desperate maneuvers, managed to secure critical gains, reports Oleksii Zhdanov, a retired Colonel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, on his YouTube channel.
"When the enemy's assault …
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Russian offensive falters: challenges in the battle for Pokrovsk
Russia's long-anticipated military push around Pokrovsk appears to be losing momentum as, according to military analyst Konstantin Mashovets, the Russian command lacks the manpower to swiftly create new divisions on the fly.
In both the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivske directions, the attack groups are inching forward with significant losses among their frontline assault units. Their apparent strategy to encircle the city of Pokrovsk from the south and southwest and force Ukrainian forces to retreat …
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Russian troops shift strategy in Pokrovsk, aiming to disrupt logistics and approach Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukrainian forces believe that the Russians have likely abandoned the idea of a frontal assault on Pokrovsk and has opted to bypass the city from the south to the west, aiming to block logistical routes. Over the past 10 days, Russian Armed Forces have intensified their offensive on the southern flank of the Pokrovsk direction. According to monitoring resource DeepState, the Russian troops advanced towards the settlement of Udachne and is now approximately 6.5 kilometers from the Dnipropetrovsk …
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Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk amid heavy casualties
Russian forces continue their advance in the Donetsk region, drawing closer to the city of Pokrovsk. On Friday, January 3, the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState identified the settlements of Dachne, Novy Trud, and Volkove as captured. These areas lie approximately 5-6 kilometers south of Pokrovsk. A similar situation on the battlefield is depicted by the blog Liveuamap, while the official briefing of the Ukrainian General Staff reported ongoing battles for the village of Novy Trud. …
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Logistical struggles: Russian forces face constraints in Pokrovsk encirclement strategy
Amid widespread speculation about a Russian military plan to encircle Pokrovsk before launching an assault, military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko has revealed why this scenario might not be feasible and outlines the potential strategies of adversaries.
Reports suggest that Russian command considers encircling Pokrovsk prior to conducting a full-scale attack on the city, believing that an isolated city would not withstand prolonged defense. However, while planning is one thing, execution is …
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Ukraine struggles to hold Pokrovsk amid relentless Russian assaults
Russia has long regarded this rugged industrial city as a strategic target. The coal mines of Pokrovsk are crucial to Ukraine’s steel industry, and the roads grant it a key transportation hub status. In the final hours of 2024, Pokrovsk's power grid, constantly under the onslaught of Russian drones and artillery, failed. Residents who remain in the city noted that the year began with hopes but then faced massive destruction, reports the Telegram channel post Pokrovsk Online.
Now, thousands of …
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Ukrainian Forces successfully thwart Russian attempts to encircle Pokrovsk amid heavy combat
In an effort to encircle the city Pokrovsk, Russian forces are striving to sever infrastructure connections, according to Ukrainian military sources. Despite no urban combat within city limits, Russian troops are attempting to surround Pokrovsk via nearby settlements.
During a broadcast on the national news broadcast, Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for the military grouping "Khortytsia," stated, "There are no urban battles in the city. The Russians have not reached Pokrovsk’s boundary, but they …
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Intensified clashes near Pokrovsk: Russian forces close in amid chaotic advances
As fighting around Pokrovsk intensifies, Russian forces have closed to within 1.5 kilometers of the city. Several Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups have been neutralized near the area. Russian artillery has been active since the early hours, with Russian troops attacking in groups of up to four.
The Ukrainian fighter "Muchnoy" warned that Russian forces might attempt to bypass the city from the southwest or launch a frontal assault. Attacks to the south of Pokrovsk are ramping up …