News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for PokrovskRussia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk, but Ukrainian forces say they still control the northern part of the strategic city in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces have reported a significant Russian mechanized assault in the strategic eastern city of Pokrovsk. Approximately 156,000 Russian troops have been deployed in an effort to seize the area, which was once a key logistics hub.
Ukrainian forces have reported a significant Russian mechanized assault in the strategic eastern city of Pokrovsk. Approximately 156,000 Russian troops have been deployed in an effort to seize the area, which was once a key logistics hub.
The 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine indicated that Russian forces utilized armored vehicles, cars, and motorcycles in an attempt to penetrate the city from the south to the north. A source within the Corps confirmed the deployment of around 30 vehicles, marking the largest convoy attack in the city to date. Previously, Russia had employed only one or two vehicles to support troop movements.
Despite claims by Russia of full control over Pokrovsk, Kyiv asserts that Ukrainian forces maintain a presence in the northern part of the city, where intense urban combat persists.
Pokrovsk has been a focal point for Russian efforts to capture the entire industrial Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Russian troops have been advancing in small infantry units over several months, aiming to secure this former logistics hub.
Ukrainian forces have reported a significant Russian mechanized assault in the strategic eastern city of Pokrovsk.
The capture of Pokrovsk would represent a significant achievement for Russia, as the city has been under considerable pressure from ongoing military actions. Ukrainian military commanders, including Oleksandr Syrskii, have noted the challenging conditions in the area due to the Russian military buildup under adverse weather conditions.
Russia has faced substantial losses in its campaign to take Pokrovsk, with reports indicating the destruction of over 1,000 armored vehicles and 500 tanks since the onset of operations in October 2023. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to present Russian advances as inevitable, as discussed by analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.
On the diplomatic front, discussions continue regarding a proposed US-backed peace plan. While initial proposals were perceived as too favorable to Russian demands, revisions are underway. President Trump has expressed strong opinions about the direction of these talks, emphasizing the need for productive negotiations with European leaders.
Ukraine has submitted an updated draft of the peace plan to the United States, seeking to align terms more closely with its interests and those of its allies.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.