Russian forces attempt to encircle Pokrovsk instead of direct assault
No urban combat has erupted within Pokrovsk, but Russian forces are intensifying operations in surrounding area
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ISW: Significant Russian gains come with unsustainable costs, irreparable losses
Russian forces claim 1500 sq km advance, as they suffer the highest losses of the war: 1,345 daily casualties, 200 tanks, 650 armored vehicles through October.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones down rare Russian Terminator near Kurakhove as Leopards smash trenches
Russian forces concentrate a five-pronged offensive around the vital N15 highway, as Ukrainian 33rd and 79th Brigades race to prevent encirclement with potential for later push on Pokrovsk.
Russia severely damages critical infrastructure in Pokrovsk, key Ukrainian logistics hub
Russian forces are now just 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the town, which has seen its population plummet from 48,000 to 13,050 in six weeks.