Pokrovsk: Epicenter of Intense Fighting Between Russian and Ukrainian Forces

The eastern city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region is currently the focal point of hostilities between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with Russian troops attempting to breach Ukrainian defense lines. According to the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, cited by DPA, the situation is critically serious.

Brigade spokeswoman Anastasia Blyshchyk reported that the Russian army relies heavily on massed infantry attacks supported by combat drones. She mentioned that for the past month, armored vehicles have been seen only sporadically, as Russian forces appear to lack the necessary technology. Ukrainian drone strikes have resulted in "huge piles" of destroyed armored vehicles, prompting Russian forces to rely on strong infantry forces.

The Ukrainian General Staff noted that the Russian army is intensifying its strikes in the Pokrovsk direction, leading Ukrainian forces to strengthen their defense lines and deliver additional ammunition to the area.

The updated map shows Russian advances on the Toretsk and Pokrovsk fronts as well as the occupation of the village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok across the border in Kharkiv oblast. https://t.co/VgZTXSYBiz https://t.co/6r0wS36UCd pic.twitter.com/t6PKqemYLt

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In Chasiv Yar, a key city located on high ground 20 km west of Bakhmut, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces had taken control of a neighborhood, while Kyiv reported ongoing fierce fighting. Both sides view Chasiv Yar as a strategic point for further advances into the Donetsk region towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that its forces established full control over the "Noviy" district of Chasiv Yar, gaining more favorable...