Russian forces advance in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad – DeepState
The Ukrainian Armed Forces control a combat drone as it flies over Russian military positions near Pokrovsk (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer)
Russian invaders have advanced in the towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, according to DeepState, which reported the developments on Feb. 4.
Analysts said Russian forces had advanced in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.
The enemy has also advanced near Siversk, they said.
Situation in Donetsk Oblast
On Jan. 8, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said the defense forces controlled the northern part of Pokrovsk and were stopping Russian troops in Myrnohrad.
On Jan. 16, the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine said Russian troops had concentrated more than 10 units around Myrnohrad in an effort to block Ukrainian logistics from all directions and encircle Ukrainian units.
On Jan. 19, analysts at DeepState reported that Russian forces continued to build up infantry in Pokrovsk, gradually penetrating the city, consolidating positions and adapting them to the terrain they had occupied. On the same day, the 7th Air Assault Corps said that due to counteractions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian troops were unable to carry out direct assaults on the village of Hryshyne near Pokrovsk.
On Jan. 27, the Air Assault Forces said Russian troops were increasing pressure on northern Myrnohrad, while small-arms fighting with occupying forces continued in the city center.
On Feb. 3, DeepState reported that Russian forces were intensifying pressure on Pokrovsk, moving equipment and drones into the area, while Myrnohrad remained under constant fire control by the occupiers. Ukraine’s defense forces are trying to hold their positions, but fighting for the cities “remains extremely difficult,” analysts said.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
