Source: Reuters (via feed)
Russian forces are intensifying pressure around Pokrovsk, a city in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv’s military reported on Monday. The troops aim to finalize a campaign that has lasted several months. Moscow’s goal is to capture the entire Donetsk region.
The fighting around Pokrovsk represents some of the conflict’s most intense battles in the area. Ukrainian forces are actively resisting this push. Meanwhile, Russian attempts to seize the strategic city continue.
The campaign is part of larger efforts by Russian troops to expand control within eastern Ukraine. The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaged in ongoing combat. As a result, the conflict in Donetsk continues to be a focal point of the broader war.
Despite the fighting, there was no immediate update on significant changes in territorial control. However, the battle for Pokrovsk is seen as crucial for Moscow’s regional objectives.
The fighting in Pokrovsk highlights ongoing instability that can affect regional markets and supply chains linked to eastern Ukraine.
