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Russia’s defense ministry says its forces liberated 12 eastern Ukrainian settlements in February, a claim made by Gen. Valery Gerasimov as Moscow presses toward Sloviansk and widens security zones near Sumy and Kharkiv, ahead of Geneva talks and the invasion’s fourth anniversary.
Russian forces are pressing around Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as Moscow seeks to seize the Donetsk region, while Kyiv says it still holds the northern part of Pokrovsk and nearby Myrnohrad. With peace talks ongoing, analysts note Russia has captured only a small fraction of Ukrainian territory despite heavy bombardment, and open-source researchers describe the fighting as the 'last battles' for Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, warning that a full Donetsk takeover could take years and would not end the war.
Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from Siversk in Donetsk Oblast to preserve their forces amid ongoing heavy fighting with Russian forces, who have gained ground due to their numerical superiority. Despite the withdrawal, Ukrainian forces maintain control over the city and continue to target Russian logistics, as Siversk remains a strategic point in Ukraine's defense of northern Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces are holding their positions in Pokrovsk amid intense fighting and Russian attempts to encircle the city, which holds strategic and symbolic importance in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Despite Russian advances and efforts to cut off logistics, Ukraine continues to defend the city, with the situation remaining difficult and fluid.
Fierce fighting continues in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, as Russian forces press to capture the city, which has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Ukrainian defenses are strained, and the city is nearing encirclement, raising questions about Ukraine's ability to hold it and the broader implications for the conflict. The battle reflects both military and political challenges for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian advances.
The battle for Pokrovsk, a strategic city in Ukraine's Donetsk region, is at a critical point with Russian forces potentially capturing it, which would significantly impact the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's defense strategy. Despite Ukrainian efforts to hold the city, Russia has increased its troop presence, and the fall of Pokrovsk could serve as a major victory for Russia, influencing future military and diplomatic developments.
The battle for Pokrovsk, Ukraine, intensifies as Russian forces claim to have captured numerous buildings in fierce house-to-house fighting, with Ukraine's military defending the city amid significant casualties and strategic efforts to prevent Russian advances into the Donetsk region.
Ukraine is fiercely defending the city of Pokrovsk from a significant Russian advance, which, if successful, would mark Russia's biggest territorial gain in nearly two years. The battle highlights the ongoing intensity and challenges of the conflict, with Ukraine aiming to prevent strategic losses that could impact future negotiations and international support. Despite Russian efforts to seize key rail hubs and strategic positions, the overall territorial gains remain limited, and the conflict continues to cause extensive destruction and casualties.
Russia has made advances in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in Donetsk, amid ongoing fighting. Ukrainian forces are resisting Russian efforts to control the city, which could allow Russia to further advance in the region. The battle for Pokrovsk is significant as it could enable Russia to threaten larger Ukrainian-controlled cities and expand its territorial gains in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky prioritizes the defense of Pokrovsk in the Donbas region, deploying elite special forces to hold the strategic town amid Russian advances, with ongoing battles for control and supply lines, reflecting Ukraine's determination to resist Russian efforts to seize the area.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly inflicting heavy losses on Russian troops in a counteroffensive in eastern Donetsk, despite claims from Russia that they are gaining ground. President Zelenskiy highlighted successes in Dobropillia and ongoing defensive efforts elsewhere, while Russia claims to have recaptured territory and made advances. The situation remains tense with ongoing battles and casualties on both sides.
Ukrainian forces are conducting a counteroffensive in eastern Ukraine, inflicting heavy losses on Russian troops and disrupting their plans near Pokrovsk, with Ukraine claiming significant territorial gains and Russian forces capturing new villages, amid ongoing intense fighting in the Donetsk region.
The ISW reports that Russian forces are regrouping and reinforcing in western Donetsk, likely preparing for a major offensive, while attempting to disrupt Ukrainian logistics. Recent movements include Russian advances into Kupyansk and Ukrainian advances near Lyman, indicating ongoing active combat in the region.
Donetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine under Russian control, faces a severe water crisis due to destroyed canals, damaged infrastructure, and neglect, with residents resorting to alternative water sources. Russia claims that taking more of the region would help restore water supply, but the ongoing conflict and damage have made recovery difficult, highlighting the neglect of occupied territories.
Russian forces have reportedly taken control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, while Ukraine claims to have recaptured a settlement near Dnipropetrovsk, amidst ongoing clashes and territorial shifts in the region.