The Battle for Pokrovs’k: New Challenges and Defense Efforts in a Strategic City
Pokrovs’k, a strategically vital city in the Donetsk region, is currently under intense pressure from Russian occupation forces seeking to establish control over the area.
Although the city is not yet encircled, the situation on the front lines remains tense, requiring Ukrainian troops to mobilize fully and exercise extreme caution.
Military assessments indicate ongoing heavy fighting and attempts by small groups of occupiers to infiltrate residential areas of Pokrovs’k, utilizing drones, artillery, and special forces.
Artem Pribilnov, communications officer of the 155th separate mechanized brigade, stated on Kyiv24 that Russian forces actively employ attack and reconnaissance drones, holding a manpower advantage.
Ukrainian defenders are now working to stabilize the situation and prevent further enemy advances.
It is also crucial to note that Pokrovs’k occupies a strategically significant height, and losing it would deal a severe blow to the entire front.
Recent reports indicate that Russian troops had been preparing for an assault on the city for several months, and now they are moving chaotically within its boundaries.
Over the past day, Russian forces have advanced closer to central districts.
Analysts emphasize that the enemy is actively setting up observation points and monitoring their forces in various parts of the settlement.
Earlier reports revealed that Ukrainian special forces conducted a complex airborne operation in Pokrovs’k under the command of Kyrylo Budanov, and Ukrainian defenders have improved their tactical position in several districts, demonstrating resilience and professionalism in the fight for every meter of frontline territory.