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With Ukrainian troops fending off Russia's offensive near Pokrovsk (VIDEO)
Capturing the major logistics hub of Pokrovsk is a key objective of Russia's ongoing offensive in Donetsk Oblast. The Kyiv Independent joined Ukrainian soldiers stationed in the sector as they are fending off constant Russian attacks.
Battle for Pokrovsk: Why is Russia so focused on the eastern Ukrainian town?
Kyiv's surprise incursion into Kursk hasn’t changed Russia’s plans and strategic priorities. Moscow is still primarily focused on capturing Pokrovsk and advancing in eastern Ukraine.
‘They attack with quantity:’ With Ukrainian soldiers desperately defending Pokrovsk
Marked by wide plumes of gray smoke on the horizon, the open fields stretching out southeast of the city of Pokrovsk don’t resemble a front line that has stabilized. Kyiv needed to act quickly and did,
‘I have nowhere to go’: With Russia at their door, Ukrainians flee Pokrovsk
The eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is emptying as citizens evacuate in the face of a swift Russian advance.
Ukrainian civilians are evacuated as Russian military closes in on Pokrovsk
The small Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has become an important stronghold in Russia's war in Ukraine. As Russian troops close in on the city, NBC News' Richard Engel reports on the civilians being evacuated.
Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk
Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take the whole of the Donbas, a region as big as half of Ohio.
Ukraine Introduces Curfew In Pokrovsk With Russians Just Kilometers Away
The Ukrainian authorities have introduced a curfew and shut down rail connections in the city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Russian forces are now just kilometers away. An estimated 26,000 residents remain.
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The crumbling defence of Pokrovsk – Ukrainska Pravda
The Pokrovsk front's collapse was not sudden, and it is not yet complete, but it has been continuous and incremental since ...
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Expert names factor determining new wave of Russian offensive on Pokrovsk
Russia may launch a new wave of intense offensives on Pokrovsk. This will depend on its actions on the flanks, Political ...
Ukrainians race to evacuate their homes as fierce fighting rages near eastern city of Pokrovsk
Pokrovsk, a transport hub, lies on a main road that serves as an important supply route to other embattled Ukrainian-held ...
Ukrainian Reinforcements Are Counterattacking Outside Pokrovsk
As the Russian 2nd Combined Arms Army and adjacent units ground toward the Ukrainian stronghold of Pokrovsk in late August, ...
Zelensky Hails Kursk 'Success' As Russia Artillery Strikes on Pokrovsk Dip
Ukraine launched its cross-border operations into Kursk on August 6, much to the surprise of the Kremlin and many ...
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187 combat clashes take place at front during day, of which 46 on Pokrovsk axis - General Staff
On September 18, 187 combat clashes took place at the front, the hottest axis remained the Pokrovsk one, where 46 clashes ...
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Russian forces especially active in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions - General Staff
The frontline situation on September 19 is marked by significant Russian activity in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.