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Pokrovsk district in the Donetsk region remains a focal point of conflict in 2025. Russian forces continue aggressive maneuvers to capture strategic locations including key towns such as Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk. Despite numerous battles, Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain strong resistance, frequently regaining territories like Shevchenko and repelling enemy assaults.

This area is also critical for economic reasons, being home to crucial coking coal mines, which halt operations as hostilities approach. Local life persists under this pressure, with shops operating amid looming threats. Recent conflicts have seen artillery success against Russian assault groups and significant air strikes targeting enemy command posts.

Stay updated with comprehensive coverage on the evolving situation in Pokrovsk and nearby areas, including detailed battle outcomes and civilian impacts reported by Censor.NET. This evolving warfare landscape in the Donetsk region illustrates a crucial resistance against the Russian Federation's intent.
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Shelling of Donetsk region on January 17 Day in Donetsk region: Occupiers attacked three districts, 2 people were injured in Pokrovsk district. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Pokrovske, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 397 0

Summary of General Staff on January 17, 2025 Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 53 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 20 assaults were carried out by Ruscists in Kursk region - General Staff On January 16, 2025, 141 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders took place at the front. 477 2 Previously in trend: War

Russian advance in Kurakhove direction Russian troops occupied Pishchane, Slovianka, and Yasenove - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to occupy three settlements in the Donetsk region. 15 327 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Butusov plus on the situation in Pokrovsk How we are losing Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, Editor-in-Chief of Censor.NET, talks live about the situation on the frontline near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka and the direct threat to Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Pavlohrad and Dnipropetrovsk region. 6 521 13

Consequences of Russian attacks on Donetsk region on January 16 Consequences of Russian attacks on Donetsk region: 15 people injured, houses, administrative buildings, educational institutions and infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Volnovakha, Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing injuries and destruction. 548 0

Summary of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 16, 2025 Russian Federation is attacking Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kursk directions most - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine As of January 15, 2025, 124 combat clashes between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian invaders were recorded at the front. 641 2 Previously in trend: War

Russian advance in Kotlyne area Defense forces regained position near Uspenivka, enemy occupied Neskuchne - DeepState. MAP The defense forces managed to regain the position near Uspenivka, but Russian troops occupied Neskuchne. 5 921 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian advance in Kurakhove area Russians occupied Yantarne and advanced near 5 settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops occupied the village of Yantarne in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region and advanced near 5 other settlements. 8 373 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Why Russian army is so eager to capture Pokrovsk Russia seeks to capture Pokrovsk to intensify campaign to occupy Chasiv Yar - Reuters Russian invaders are approaching the strategically important city of Pokrovsk after capturing a number of villages south of it. 1 497 19 Previously in trend: War

Chasiv Yar destroyed by the Russians There were combat engagements in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, some of our positions were destroyed. Enemy is concentrating efforts in Pokrovsk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 13, 2025, Russian troops focused their main attack efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. 820 2

The advancement of Russians Defense Forces regain position in Shevchenko, enemy occupies Zelene near Pokrovsk - DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to regain the position in Shevchenko, while enemy troops occupied Zelene, south of Pokrovsk. 9 047 2

Ukraine suspends coal production at Pokrovsk mine due to enemy approach Ukraine halts operation of only coking coal mine in Pokrovsk due to approaching Russian troops - Reuters Ukraine has halted coking coal production at a mine in Pokrovsk, which fed the country's entire metallurgical industry, due to the approach of Russian troops. 5 067 22

bodies of liquidated occupier Artillerymen defeat Russian assault group near Novooleksandrivka village in Donetsk region with one shot. VIDEO Artillerymen of the 117th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade defeated a Russian assault group in the area of Novooleksandrivka village in Donetsk region with a single shot. 15 000 23 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of the shelling of Donetsk region on January 12, 2025 Day in Donetsk region: Russia fires 16 times in region, 1 person wounded in Pokrovsk. PHOTOS The Russian occupation forces shelled Donetsk region 16 times on 12 January 2025, injuring 1 person. 396 0 Previously in trend: War

Report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 13, 2025 Ukraine repelled 58 Russian assaults in Pokrovsk direction. 17 in Kursk region - AFU General Staff On January 12, 140 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 441 0 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of the Chasiv Yar Russian troops advance in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk and near 5 more settlements - DeepState. MAP The occupying forces were able to advance again in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk and in the Donetsk region. 6 828 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

explosion Command post of 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army of Russian Federation in Novohrodivka, Donetsk region, was hit - General Staff Today, on 12 January 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted another precision air strike on the command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation located in Novohrodivka, Donetsk region. 7 742 17

Shelling of Donetsk region on January 11 Day in Donetsk region: one dead and seven injured, residential, and infrastructure facilities damaged. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupants attacked Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing casualties and destruction. 603 1

Shelling in Donetsk region on January 11 One person killed and 5 wounded in today’s shelling in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Today, on 11 January, Russian troops attacked Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Pokrovske and Dobropillia communities, resulting in one death and one injury. 1 131 0

DIU shows video of successful ambush on enemy near Pokrovsk DIU servicemen eliminated group of Russian invaders near Pokrovsk with sniper fire. VIDEO As a result of a successful ambush near Pokrovsk, the Special Forces of the military intelligence eliminated a group of Russian invaders with sniper fire. 7 616 9

About situation around Pokrovsk Near Pokrovsk, occupiers are not trying to enter city, but want to bypass it - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy is trying to bypass Pokrovsk, clinging to suburban buildings. Fighting is going on for small villages near the city. 1 079 3

Armed Forces of Ukraine hold positions in Kurakhove Ukrainian Defense Forces hold positions within Kurakhove - OSGT "Khortytsia" Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions within the city of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, in particular in the area of the thermal power plant. 1 647 3

On January 10, Ruscists killed woman in Pokrovsk Day in Donetsk region: Ruscists killed woman in Pokrovsk, another was injured. PHOTOS Russian invaders shelled three districts of the Donetsk region yesterday. One person was killed and one wounded. 895 1

OSGT "Khortytsia": Some positions of AFU on three front lines have been destroyed Some positions of Defense Forces were destroyed as result of enemy assaults in Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk directions - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk sectors, some of our defenders' positions were destroyed as a result of Russian assault and fire. 4 433 14

sniper Sniper eliminates Russian occupier at distance of 589 meters. VIDEO The Russian occupier was eliminated at a distance of 589 metres by a sniper of the 68th Separate Jaeger brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush. 5 674 16

Russians attacked Bilytske in Donetsk region from the air Russians attacked Bilytske in Donetsk region from air: fire station and equipment damaged. PHOTOS On Friday, 10 January, Russian aircraft attacked the town of Bilytske in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region. 1 200 4

Two people killed in Russian shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Russians killed two civilians, shelled three districts. PHOTOS During the day, the police recorded 3,698 enemy attacks on the frontline and in the residential sector. Russian troops shelled the towns of Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Siversk, the village of Hryshyne, and the Chasiv Yar district. 391 0

Russians advance in Kursk region Russians occupied 6 settlements at once: Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Solone, Novoivanivka, Leonidovo and Oleksandriia - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops seized 6 settlements in Donetsk and Kursk regions. 24 468 114

Consequences of shelling of Donetsk region on January 8, 2025 Day in Donetsk region: Ruscists struck 3 districts of region. PHOTOS Russian occupation forces shelled the Donetsk region 7 times, damaging a number of buildings. 426 0

Summary of General Staff on January 9, 2025 Russian Federation is attacking Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions most, and clashes in Kursk region continue - General Staff On January 8, 2025, 192 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 755 9

Russian advance in Toretsk Enemy advances in Toretsk, Pishchane and near 7 more settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to advance in Toretsk. 7 441 12

OSGT Khortytsia about the Pokrovsk direction Shops continue to operate in Pokrovsk, enemy is 3 kilometers away from city - RMA In Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, shops and pharmacies continue to operate for civilians who stayed in the city. Also, the Ukrposhta branch will continue to operate until January 15. 1 848 9 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of shelling of Donetsk region on January 7, 2025 Day in Donetsk region: Ruscists attacked 6 times in region, three people were injured in Pokrovsk On January 7, Russian troops fired 6 times in the Donetsk region, injuring 3 people. 339 0 Previously in trend: War

Fighting in Kurakhove Heavy fighting in Kurakhove, some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions have been destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 7, 2025, the largest number of firefights took place in the Pokrovske direction. 2 820 14

Situation on front as of January 8, 2025 41 assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, enemy attacked many times near Kurakhove and in Kursk region - General Staff In total, 176 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, January 7, 2025. 582 1

Destroyed building in Kurakhove Enemy advances in Toretsk, Kurakhove and near 7 more settlements - DeepState Russian troops managed to advance in 9 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kursk region. 6 420 19 Previously in trend: War

Map of Kurakhove Enemy has occupied almost all of Kurakhove, - DeepState Enemy troops have almost completely occupied Kurakhove, with some Defence Forces observation posts remaining in the city. 7 099 22

Situation at the front as of January 7, 2025 Fierce fighting in Kurakhove direction, 27 enemy attacks repelled in Kursk region - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, January 7, 2025, 128 combat engagements have taken place at the front. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the line and destroying the plans of the Russians. 537 2

Fighting for Kurakhove Situation in Kurakhove is difficult, large part of town is destroyed - "Khortytsia" OSGT As of January 7, 2025, the situation in Kurakhove is quite difficult, with a significant part of the city destroyed. 1 130 1

Shelling of Donetsk region on 6 January Day in Donetsk region: ruscists struck almost 3.5 thousand times, killed civilian and wounded others. PHOTOS The enemy fired at 10 localities yesterday: the cities of Pokrovsk, Rodynske, Siversk, Toretsk, and the villages of Viroliubivka, Zaporizke, Ivanopillia, Katerynivka, Rivne, and Serhiivka. 314 0

Russians captured Lozova Enemy troops captured Lozova, Ivanivka and Shevchenko - DeepState. MAP The enemy managed to capture three settlements at once: Lozova in Kharkiv region, and Shevchenko and Ivanivka in Donetsk region. 24 711 39

Fierce battles in Kurakhove Situation in Kurakhove direction requires immediate decisions of Headquarters of Supreme Commander-in-Chief and General Staff - Butusov The Ukrainian command is repeating in Kurakhove the defense model of Soledar, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vuhledar. 8 743 25 Previously in trend: War

Children were blown up by explosives Two 11-year-old boys were blown up by explosives in Donetsk region Today, on January 6, 2025, two 11-year-old boys were blown up by an unknown explosive device in the Donetsk region. 1 356 2

Occupiers announce the capture of Kurakhove. OSGT Khortytsia commented Ruscists claim "complete capture" of Kurakhove. OSGT "Khortytsia" reported fighting in urban area. MAP The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged "complete capture" of the town of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian troops reported that as of January 6, enemy attacks on Kurakhove's urban area continued. 4 355 6 Previously in trend: War

More than 7 thousand residents still live in Pokrovsk Enemy has increased use of FPV drones to strike Pokrovsk, 7,300 people still live in city In Pokrovsk, the pace of evacuation is slowing down - five to ten residents leave the city per day. 548 4

Consequences of shelling of Donetsk region on 5 January 2025 Day in Donetsk region: Russians shelled region 22 times, 7 people wounded. PHOTOS On 5 January, Russian occupation forces fired 22 times at Donetsk region, injuring 7 people. 310 1 Previously in trend: War

Butusov plus Mykhailo Nikitin Last battle for Vyshneve: Leaving encirclement without weapons. VIDEO On the evening of October 29, a subgroup of the 11th Brigade of the NGU, led by 29-year-old Mykhailo Nikitin, went on a mission to the village of Vyshneve near Selydove to hold their positions. The enemy had already occupied a large part of the village. The subgroup leader, nicknamed "Nikitos", took part in a battle that lasted more than 5 hours and killed more than 40 occupiers. 13 212 6 Previously in trend: War

Situation at front as of 6 January 2024 Over 50 hostile attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector, 47 attacks in Kursk region over 24 hours - General Staff In total, 184 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, 5 January 2025. 573 1

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