Ukrainian troops repelled a Russian mechanized assault near Pokrovsk on 10 December, according to statements published by the 7th Rapid Response Corps and the 68th Separate Jäger Brigade. Russian forces attempted to break through under poor weather conditions but were stopped by coordinated drone and artillery fire.
Russian forces attacked Pokrovsk from the south under poor weather cover
The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reported that Russian troops tried to use poor weather conditions to push northward into Pokrovsk on the morning of 10 December. Videos shared by the 7th Corps and the 68th Brigade show foggy, damp weather conditions during the Russian assault. Ukrainian units reported that the attackers deployed armored vehicles, cars, and motorcycles to support the advance.
The first Russian vehicle was destroyed by an FPV drone operated by the Shershni Dovbusha (Dovbush Hornets), the unmanned systems battalion of the 68th Separate Jäger Brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush. After this strike, other Ukrainian units — including artillery — opened fire on the advancing Russian equipment and personnel.
The 7th Corps said its units were already in position and waiting for the Russian assault.
“The occupiers began active operations early in the morning, trying to use The occupiers began active operations early in the morning, trying to use the unfavorable weather conditions,” the Corps posted on 10 December.
Ukrainian troops began repelling the assault in an organized manner. Russian columns reportedly moved from the southern direction toward the northern part of the city, where Ukrainian forces were holding their defensive lines. The 68th Brigade confirmed the strike, noting:
“The Dovbush Hornets accurately worked on enemy equipment, which will no longer threaten anyone.”
Elements of Russia’s elite 76th Division allegedly involved in the assault
According to preliminary information cited by the 7th Corps, units of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, based in Pskov, Russia, were part of the attack force. Ukrainian forces reported that the destruction of enemy vehicles and personnel was still ongoing as of 16:00 on 10 December.
Ukrainian forces involved in the operation include Air Assault Forces units, assault units, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the National Guard, and the National Police.
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