Pokrovsk

Russia attempts to encircle Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad from the west – ISW

Russian forces are likely trying to pin Ukrainian troops inside Pokrovsk while attempting to encircle them from the west in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad area, the Institute for the Study of War said on Nov. 17.

18 November, 11:48 AM

Possible loss of Pokrovsk would not be a turning point in the war — expert

The battle for Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast has been underway for roughly 18 months, with Russian forces pressing from three sides and pushing into the city center. But its potential loss should not be seen as a turning point in the war or a major collapse, the fight carries broader strategic weight, Eastern Europe expert Mark Galeotti wrote for The Sunday Times.

16 November, 09:59 AM

Ukrainian forces destroy road linking occupied Selydove to Pokrovsk - video

Ukraine's Defense Forces launched an airstrike on a highway near Pokrovsk to cut Russian logistics routes into the city, the 7th Rapid Reaction Air Assault Corps reported on Facebook on Nov. 15.

15 November, 05:49 PM

Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief: Pokrovsk is neither occupied nor encircled

The Pokrovsk sector remains the main axis of Russia’s offensive, with intense fighting continuing both on the outskirts and within the city itself, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Telegram on Nov. 13 after visiting the frontline.

13 November, 08:54 AM

More Russian troops enter Pokrovsk

The battle for Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, continues, with Ukraine attempting to search-and-strike Russian infantry and equipment that made their way into the town, Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said in a statement on Nov. 12.

12 November, 08:34 PM

Russian troops capture two villages and advance on Pokrovsk — DeepState

Russians have occupied the village of Nove in Donetsk Oblast and Novouspenivske in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, analysts from the DeepState project reported on Nov. 12.

12 November, 03:22 PM

Russian columns roll into Pokrovsk as fighting rages - video

Russian forces have been entering Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, with armored vehicles and deploying mortars in the city since at least Nov. 6, NV sister outlet Ukrainian Pravda wrote on Nov. 12.

12 November, 01:01 PM

Russians move toward Hulyaipole after long campaign of logistics attacks — ISW analysis

Recent Russian advances toward Huliaipole in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Oblast are linked both to foggy weather conditions and to the invaders’ prolonged preparatory efforts, including strikes on the Defense Forces’ rear logistics, according to the Institute for the Study of War’s report on Nov. 11.

12 November, 10:56 AM

Fog shields Russian push into Pokrovsk

More than 300 Russian soldiers have penetrated Pokrovsk through its southern outskirts in recent days, Ukraine’s 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces reported on Telegram on Nov. 11.

11 November, 12:38 PM

Russia readies for decisive push at Pokrovsk—Syrskyi

Russia is attempting to encircle Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as part of a broader push to seize the entire Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with The New York Post on Nov. 10.

10 November, 10:45 PM

Russians ramp up Pokrovsk assaults, seeking high-rise holds

Russian invasion forces are intensifying assaults on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk agglomeration and attempting to entrench in the city's high-rises, the 7th Air Assault Corps reported on Nov. 10, noting a 20% surge in attacks last week.

10 November, 07:40 PM

Russians slow near Pokrovsk but reinforcements signal renewed attacks – ISW

The Russian advance near Pokrovsk has temporarily slowed, but analysts warn it may resume soon as forces expand logistics and bring in reinforcements, the Institute for the Study of War reported on Nov. 8.

9 November, 01:56 PM

Russian troops advance in Pokrovsk and expand logistics south of the city

Russian forces continued advancing near the city of Pokrovsk and for the first time expanded their logistics and transport routes south of the city, the Institute for the Study of War reported on Nov. 7.

8 November, 10:06 AM

Zelenskyy: About 300 Russian troops remain in Pokrovsk, goal No. 1 is to seize the city fast

Around 314 Russian troops are currently in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, according to Ukrainian defenders, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a briefing on Nov. 7, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

7 November, 05:15 PM

Russian troops advance in Donetsk and Kharkiv oblasts — DeepState

Russian forces have made territorial gains in two settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts, according to an update from the military analysis project DeepState published on Nov. 7.

7 November, 01:00 PM

Russian forces digging in around Pokrovsk, adapting tactics to weather — ISW

Russian troops are increasing their presence and stepping up attacks around Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast in a push to consolidate gains in the city, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in a Nov. 6 update.

7 November, 10:26 AM

Russian forces shifting south toward Zaporizhzhya, soldier warns

Russian forces are rapidly advancing toward Zaporizhzhzhya along the right flank through Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as attention remains focused on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian soldier Stanislav “Osman” Bunyatov, who runs the Telegram channel “Snipers Say”, said on Nov. 6.

6 November, 02:25 PM

Ukrainian flag returns to Pokrovsk city hall—video

Soldiers of Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment fighting in Donetsk Oblast have restored the Ukrainian flag to the Pokrovsk city council building, as seen in the video published by the unit on Nov. 5.

5 November, 09:49 PM

Russian forces deepen advance in Pokrovsk—DeepState

Russian forces continue to build up in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, gradually consolidating positions within the city, OSINT (open-source intelligence) project DeepState reported on Nov. 4.

4 November, 11:57 PM

Zelenskyy orders increased funding for troops on key front lines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed a boost in funding for corps defending critical segments of the frontline, particularly around Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, he said on Nov. 4.

4 November, 10:45 PM

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