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Soldiers walk among debris as civilians evacuate Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.
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The prospect of a ceasefire brings little optimism to eastern Ukraine, as many see no future ahead

Could a ceasefire agreement ultimately prove to be a hidden catastrophe for Ukraine? This pressing concern resonates within Ukrainian frontline bunkers and the devastated remnants of besieged cities, where pervasive fatigue yearns for peace, yet a hard-earned skepticism towards Russia prevails. The sources of anxiety are numerous. Is there any guarantee that a ceasefire would be maintained? Would Russia merely exploit it to regroup and … Continue reading The prospect of a ceasefire brings little optimism to eastern Ukraine, as many see no future ahead

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The city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukrain.
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Russia is tightening its grip on a key Ukrainian city to secure a strategic foothold for future operations

Russian forces are gradually tightening their grip on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a vital logistical center whose primary supply routes are increasingly jeopardized nearly three years after Moscow’s invasion. While Ukraine continues to mount a determined defense of the city, its potential encirclement or capture could significantly enhance Russia’s ability to launch attacks in multiple directions in the east, thereby intensifying pressure on … Continue reading Russia is tightening its grip on a key Ukrainian city to secure a strategic foothold for future operations

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The city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukrain.
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Russia is attempting to surround Pokrovsk

According to Viktor Tregubov, the spokesman for OSGV “Khortitsa,” Russian forces are attempting to establish a foothold in villages surrounding the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, aiming to partially encircle it. The Ukrainian defense forces have thus far succeeded in repelling the enemy’s advances. Last night, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched over 110 Shahed drones and drone decoys against Ukraine. … Continue reading Russia is attempting to surround Pokrovsk

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Soldiers walk among debris as civilians evacuate Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine is experiencing setbacks on the battlefield while the Trump administration advocates for a ceasefire

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in just a week, Ukraine is facing significant challenges in the months ahead. Its military is struggling against Russian advances along various sections of the extensive frontline, grappling with a shortage of seasoned soldiers and uncertainty regarding the continuation of military aid at current levels. In Kyiv, officials are closely monitoring communications from both Moscow … Continue reading Ukraine is experiencing setbacks on the battlefield while the Trump administration advocates for a ceasefire

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A soldier holds up a Russian flag in Kurakhove, Donetsk Region, Ukraine in this screen grab taken from a social media video released on January 5, 2025.
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Conflicting factions engage in combat in western Russia, while Moscow announces advancements in Ukraine

Russia announced on Monday that its military had achieved significant progress in eastern Ukraine while simultaneously repelling a new Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region of western Russia, where intense combat continued for a second consecutive day. The Russian defense ministry reported the capture of the town of Kurakhove, located 32 km (20 miles) south of Pokrovsk, a key logistics center for Ukraine that Russian … Continue reading Conflicting factions engage in combat in western Russia, while Moscow announces advancements in Ukraine

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Russian war bloggers have reported a recent Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region

Ukrainian forces have initiated a significant offensive in Russia‘s western Kursk region, as reported by Russian military bloggers on Sunday. Following a surprise incursion across the border on August 6, Ukrainian troops have maintained their position against Russian efforts to dislodge them for the past five months. The bloggers, who generally support Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine but often highlight its shortcomings, noted that the … Continue reading Russian war bloggers have reported a recent Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region

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The eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has been largely emptied of civilians as Russian forces have approached.
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Russia Makes Gains, Ukraine Faces Challenges, The Conflict Becomes More Dire for Kyiv

Ukrainian forces are facing significant challenges as they contend with a Russian military that possesses superior numbers, firepower, and momentum across the frozen terrain and muddy trenches of eastern Ukraine. Pokrovsk, a city that had a population of 60,000 before the war, stands as the most critical point where Ukraine‘s defenses are at risk of collapsing under the continuous Russian offensive. However, it is not … Continue reading Russia Makes Gains, Ukraine Faces Challenges, The Conflict Becomes More Dire for Kyiv

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A view shows a destroyed bridge in the town of Pokrovsk, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near a front line in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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Russia has launched an assault on Pokrovsk to cut supply lines, according to the Ukrainian military

Russian military operations continue to intensify near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, as they aim to encircle it from the south and disrupt supply lines to Ukrainian forces, according to the Ukrainian military on Saturday. Securing control over this critical road and rail junction in the eastern Donetsk region could pose significant challenges for the Ukrainian army on the eastern front and enable Russia to … Continue reading Russia has launched an assault on Pokrovsk to cut supply lines, according to the Ukrainian military

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A view shows a destroyed bridge, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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Russian troops are advancing toward a key city in eastern Ukraine, a war blogger reports

Russian forces are currently positioned just 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, following an advance from the south towards this critical road and rail hub, which had a pre-war population of 60,000, as reported by a well-known pro-Russian blogger on Friday. According to open-source maps, Russia has gained control over an area in Ukraine comparable to the size of Virginia and … Continue reading Russian troops are advancing toward a key city in eastern Ukraine, a war blogger reports

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Investigators work in the courtyard of a damaged multi-story residential building following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Ramenskoye in the Moscow region, Russia
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Ukraine’s commander ordered an enhancement of defenses in eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine‘s armed forces commander, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced on Thursday that he has ordered an enhancement of defenses in the eastern Donetsk region, following the withdrawal of Kyiv’s forces from the town of Vuhledar the previous day. Despite a surprise incursion by Ukrainian forces into Russia’s western Kursk region in August, which was anticipated to hinder Russian advances, enemy troops continue to make gradual progress … Continue reading Ukraine’s commander ordered an enhancement of defenses in eastern Donetsk region

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