Pokrovsk battle

Ukraine says no plans to withdraw from Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have no plans to leave Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian troops continue holding positions in the northern part of the city, according to a source familiar with the situation on the Pokrovsk front cited by RBC-Ukraine.

13 May, 12:35 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 2025, 10:26 AM

Ukraine fighting to hold Pokrovsk amid intense battles, analyst says

Military analyst Denys Popovych discussed how the battle for Pokrovsk might unfold during a broadcast on Radio NV.

5 November 2025, 03:31 PM

Pokrovsk nearly encircled, no sign of relief — video of military analyst interview

Military expert and former SBU officer Ivan Stupak told Radio NV about the "very critical” situation in Pokrovsk.

28 October 2025, 02:16 PM

Heavy battles rage near Pokrovsk as Russian troops shift tactics

Russian forces have concentrated their main offensive efforts on the Pokrovsk sector, with Ukrainian defenders inflicting heavy losses on enemy troops and equipment, according to Nazar Voloshyn, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops. He reported the situation in a Telegram post on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 04:03 PM

Pokrovsk battle