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Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian forces are focusing on capturing Kurakhove, a frontline town in the Donetsk region, and the nearby Kurakhove Reservoir to establish a bridgehead for an assault on Pokrovsk.
Dec. 15
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A video showing Russian soldiers carrying out brutal close-up shootings at least two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war was circulated on social media on Nov. 11.
Nov. 11
Music
The melody from Carol of the Bells comes from Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, a city the Russians are desperately trying to capture and rid of Ukrainians.
Nov. 10
War in Ukraine
In Washington, Yermak meets with National Security Adviser; Moscow advances around Selydove, near Pokrovsk; Canada pledges CAD 5 billion for G7 loan to Kyiv; CNN: US asks China to pressure Pyongyang.
Oct. 30
War in Ukraine
Despite urgent calls to evacuate as Moscow’s army closes in, thousands of people have chosen to stay in Pokrovsk
Oct. 23
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Stanislav Bunyatov, a junior sergeant in the 24th Aidar Assault Battalion, warns that the town has only a few days left.
Oct. 1
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Atesh claims that military commissariat employees in one Samara region city are operating from underground offices to avoid sabotage while preparing troops for deployment against Ukraine.
Sep. 18
Russian Armed Forces
An image posted on social media shows the prisoner lying on his back with his hands tied and a sword inscribed with “For Kursk” thrust into his chest.
Sep. 17
War in Ukraine
Recent Russian strikes cut off water and electricity for many in Pokrovsk and damaged two overpasses, including one linking the town to Myrnohrad.
Sep. 15
Kherson
Cadets are being deployed to the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia sectors because of troop shortages due to death and redeployment to the Kursk region defense and Pokrovsk offensive, partisans say.
Sep. 9
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General Oleksandr Syrsky in a CNN interview fudged the situation on the ground somewhat. But his claims that Russia’s Donbas offensive is slowing down or stalling seem reasonable.
Sep. 6
Azov
The village of Niu York lies south of one of the Donetsk region’s key logistics hubs Toretsk, with the latest report following earlier rumors that Russian troops had captured the village.
Sep. 6
Russian Armed Forces
With Russians pressing on Pokrovsk and farther south in Vuhledar, Ukrainians are looking to forestall two potential pincer movements that could collapse their defenses in the Donbas.
Sep. 3
War in Ukraine
The Kara-Dag Brigade, consisting of around 2,000 soldiers, has been shifted from its usual position in southern Ukraine to the eastern front.
Sep. 1
War in Ukraine
Russia has recently been advancing towards Pokrovsk and has regularly announced that it has taken control of nearby villages.
Aug. 29
War in Ukraine
Russian forces are now advancing towards Pokrovsk, and Kyiv has ordered the evacuation of families with children to towns and cities further west.
Aug. 28
Russian forces are focusing on capturing Kurakhove, a frontline town in the Donetsk region, and the nearby Kurakhove Reservoir to establish a bridgehead for an assault on Pokrovsk.
Dec. 15