As battle for Ukraine’s Pokrovsk heats up, Putin touts nuclear-powered arms
Summary
Russian and Ukrainian forces are engaged in intense fighting for control of the towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine. Russian military leaders claim they have encircled Ukrainian troops, but these claims are disputed by Ukrainian officials and some Russian military reporters. The situation remains fluid with both sides employing drones and small infantry units.Key Facts
- Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting over the control of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine.
- Russia views these towns as gateways to the Donetsk region.
- Russian General Valery Gerasimov claimed Russian forces have surrounded 5,500 Ukrainian troops, but this is disputed.
- Some Russian military reporters and Ukrainian commanders say there is no full encirclement.
- Both sides are using drones and small infantry groups instead of large troop movements.
- Around 200 Russian troops have entered Pokrovsk, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
- Ukrainian forces have managed to ambush Russian positions in nearby areas.
- Ukraine has also targeted Russian energy facilities with long-range weapons.
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