Ukraine sends special forces to eastern city Pokrovsk amid Russia offensive
Summary
Ukraine has sent special forces to the city of Pokrovsk to help hold off a strong Russian attack. Russia claims to have surrounded Ukrainian forces, but Ukraine says the situation is tough but under control. Pokrovsk is important because it is on a major supply route and taking it would be a significant gain for Russia.Key Facts
- Ukraine deployed special forces to Pokrovsk to counter a Russian offensive.
- Russia has been trying to capture Pokrovsk since mid-2024.
- Pokrovsk lies on a major supply route for Ukraine and was home to over 60,000 people before the war.
- Russia claims to have defeated Ukrainian special forces in the city and released a video of supposed captures.
- Ukraine's military leader Oleksandr Syrskii says there is no encirclement, despite Russia's claims.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy admitted that some Russian forces have entered Pokrovsk but are being cleared out.
- Controlling Pokrovsk would help Russia move towards key cities Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk.
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