ISW: Russia can’t seal the east — so it tries to fix Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk from the west (MAP)
Russian troops are clearing roads and exploiting fog to push vehicle-borne assaults deeper into the town.
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Ukraine is fighting for every block in Pokrovsk as 170,000-strong grouping continues to infiltrate
DeepState analysts report an expanding Russian presence on the city’s eastern outskirts near Rivne, signaling that Pokrovsk’s defenses are under severe strain.
ISW: Russia pushes deeper into Pokrovsk as 60% of city turns into frontline maze
Geolocated footage confirms Russian troops advancing in central and southeastern Pokrovsk while infiltration groups exploit fog and rain to slip behind Ukrainian lines.
Ukrainian forces liberate 16 km² near Pokrovsk, top general says
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi spent three days with brigades fighting Russian forces, addressing supply needs while reporting territorial gains.
Frontline report: Ukrainian special forces secure Kotlyne while repelling southern assaults
Ukrainian troops have sealed a tactical ring around Kotlyne, Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of dismantling outer defensive layers, forcing Russian soldiers to flee, surrender, or face drone strikes.
Frontline report: Ukrainian forces exploit shock tactics to reclaim vital supply route near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian special forces' thunder runs through Kotlyne in Donetsk Oblast demolished Russian defensive cohesion, creating openings for paratroopers to recapture the settlement through methodical house-to-house clearing operations.
Frontline Report: Ukrainian special forces clear tree line near Kotlyne
Ukrainian operators eliminated six Russian soldiers in a precision raid, using suppressed weapons and a 15-kilogram explosive charge to destroy a concrete bunker, creating a pathway for larger operations against the industrial zone that threatens Pokrovsk.
Frontline report: Ukrainian precision counterstrikes near Pokrovsk exhausted Russian forces to breaking point
Despite facing stark disadvantages in manpower and resources, Ukrainian forces systematically dismantled Russian assault groups at Kotlyne in Donetsk Oblast through coordinated armor, drones, and infantry tactics.
ISW: Russian advance near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk slows as focus may shift to Kostiantynivka in 2025
The slowdown may be due to the deterioration of frontline Russian units and intensified Ukrainian drone operations in the area, per ISW.
Frontline report: Ukrainian counterattack exposes Russian vulnerabilities near Pokrovsk
Proximity to Pokrovsk allowed Ukrainian commanders to marshal forces undetected, preparing a counteroffensive.
Russian forces cut off two supply routes to strategic Pokrovsk hub
Russian forces have established control over the railway line between Kotlyne and Udachne, marking a significant advance in their operations southwest of Pokrovsk, as they aim to encircle this crucial logistics hub.
ISW: Russians may delay Pokrovsk envelopment for Donetsk Oblast border push
Russian forces intensify operations near Pokrovsk, possibly aiming to widen their salient, envelop the town, or advance toward the Donetsk boundary.