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flag Russian forces reportedly control 70% of Pokrovsk, a key Donbas city, in a major push to dominate eastern Ukraine.

flag Russian forces have reportedly surrounded the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, which Russia calls Krasnoarmeysk, with President Putin claiming they control about 70% of it. flag Ukrainian officials say troops are still resisting fiercely in the city center. flag Since mid-2024, Russia has pursued Pokrovsk as part of its push to dominate the Donbas region, using a pincer strategy and gradual infiltration rather than a direct assault. flag Once a key logistics hub for Ukraine with over 60,000 residents, Pokrovsk remains a contested battleground with ongoing combat and shifting control. flag The fight is seen as a pivotal moment in the war, reflecting Russia’s broader aim to secure eastern Ukraine.

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