Pokrovsk

Russian Army Inches Closer To Ukrainian City Pokrovsk, Now Just 2 Miles From City Limits

Russian forces have made considerable advances and are now positioned just three kilometers (1.9 miles) from the vital eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. DeepState, the Ukrainian mapping service, claims that such rapid progress is worrying because Russian troops have already destroyed or captured Ukrainian positions near the city. As the...

Russian Troops Near, But Ukraine’s Crucial Coal Mine Keeps Running

A major coal mine in Pokrovsk, which provides coking coal that is essential for Ukraine's steel industry, is still operational, an industry source said on Friday, as Russian troops close in. Russian Troops Closing In Quickly According to DeepState, a group of Ukrainian military analysts, the Russian forces were less...

East Ukraine On Edge: Ukrainians Warn Of Imminent Encirclement By Russian Troops

The situation at the front lines near Pokrovsk is becoming increasingly dire, according to a Ukrainian military officer who spoke to the media. The officer, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed serious concerns about the current military strategy in the Donetsk region. The focus now appears to be on surrounding...

Exodus from Pokrovsk: As Russian Forces Advance, Eastern Ukrainian City Prepares for Departure

In the heart of eastern Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk is rapidly transforming into a scene of departure and abandonment. Along the streets, library books are heaped, awaiting transport, while across the way, workers dismantle a supermarket sign from a store that shuttered just weeks ago. A short distance away,...

Ukrainian Officials Ask Civilians To Evacuate Eastern City Of Pokrovsk As Russian Forces Advance

As the Russian Army continues to come near its key target, military authorities in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk asked civilians to expedite their evacuation on Friday. Taking to Telegram post, the officials of Pokrovsk announced that Russian troops are approaching 'at a faster pace.' As per them, they...