Ukraine Stalls Russian Push Near Pokrovsk, Emphasizes Drones and Reserves

Ukraine’s commander‑in‑chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne fronts are hard‑fought with about 400 combat clashes in the past week as Russian forces press and bring up reserves. Kyiv aims to inflict heavy losses, destroy Russian reserves, and reduce offensive potential while expanding unmanned systems and drones. Defense Minister Fedorov has set a goal to kill 50,000 Russians per month as Zelensky seeks to force Moscow to halt its invasion; fighting also continues along the Zaporizhzhia direction.