Ukraine: Battle for Pokrovsk intensifies as Russia advances

Russia said its forces advanced in Pokrovsk, the embattled logistics hub in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, claiming strikes on Ukrainian units near the rail station and industrial zone and an entry into the Prigorodny area. Kyiv countered that Russia does not control the city, describing small assault groups without armor and ongoing efforts to clear occupiers while protecting the supply route from Rodynske; special forces were deployed Saturday. Capturing Pokrovsk could open a path toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as Russia seeks full control of Donetsk, now 81% under its control.

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