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In the Pokrovsk direction, intense combat operations continue as both Ukrainian and Russian forces engage in fierce battles. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are defending a strategic logistical hub, while Russian occupiers attempt to encircle the area. Recent reports detail various incidents involving drones and artillery strikes, which have resulted in heavy casualties for the occupiers. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have managed to liberate several settlements, showing resilience in the face of numerical superiority. As fighting continues, Pokrovsk remains one of the main hotspots, with repeated engagements reported by the General Staff.

What is the current situation in the Pokrovsk direction of Ukraine?

The Pokrovsk direction sees intense combat operations with Ukrainian forces defending against Russian advances. Despite attempts to encircle the area, Ukrainian troops have successfully repelled numerous assaults, liberating key settlements and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

How are drones being used in the combat operations around Pokrovsk?

Drones play a crucial role in the Pokrovsk conflict. Ukrainian forces utilize them for both reconnaissance and offensive actions. They have been instrumental in targeting enemy positions, disrupting assaults, and contributing to the liberation of settlements.

What significant events have occurred in the recent Pokrovsk combat operations?

Significant events include multiple successful assaults by Ukrainian forces, the liberation of settlements, and the use of drones and artillery to engage enemy forces. Reports indicate heavy casualties suffered by Russian occupiers due to effective Ukrainian tactics.

How have reports described the Russian strategy in Pokrovsk combat operations?

Russian strategy has involved attempts to encircle and capture the Pokrovsk area through numerical superiority and tactical maneuvers. However, Ukrainian defense and strategic counterattacks have forestalled these efforts, maintaining defensive lines and recovering key territories.

What role do artillery and infantry play in the Pokrovsk battles?

Artillery and infantry play pivotal roles in ongoing battles. Ukrainian artillery support has been instrumental in disrupting Russian advances and inflicting heavy casualties. Simultaneously, infantry engagements have helped secure liberated areas and repel further enemy incursions.

How have Ukrainian forces responded to the intensity of clashes in the Pokrovsk direction?

Ukrainian forces have responded with resilience and strategic precision. They effectively leverage artillery, drones, and ground forces to mount defensive stands, execute counteroffensives, and ensure the protection of key logistical hubs despite the intensity of ongoing clashes.

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w117_header_alt Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Drone operators from the 425th Regiment Skelia eliminated the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction One caught fire, another lost leg: drone operators from 425th Skelia Regiment strike occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" eliminated a group of Russian troops in Novotoretske, in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 790 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Defence forces destroyed equipment and eliminated the invaders during their assault "Black Raven" repelled Russian assault in Pokrovsk direction: equipment and occupiers taken out. VIDEO Fighters of the "Black Raven" unmanned systems battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" are eliminating enemy personnel and equipment on the Pokrovsk direction. 1 857 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

A drone hit an occupier, and he decided not to "wait" but to voluntarily self-destruct Russian soldier shoots himself in head after encounter with Ukrainian drone. VIDEO 18+ In the Pokrovsk direction, a Russian infantryman was about to launch an assault, but came across a "Spartan" drone of the 3rd Operational Brigade named after the Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine. 5 975 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Operators of the Rubizh brigade’s drones eliminated a Russian attack aircraft Ukrainian FPV drone eliminates Russian soldier who decided to "sunbathe". VIDEO Drone operators from the Rubizh Brigade eliminated a Russian assault trooper who decided to "sunbathe" in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 627 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation around Pokrovsk is complicated. Russia is creating a hit zone Russians create ’kill zone’ around Pokrovsk - Sky News Ukrainian troops have been fighting a fierce battle for over a year to hold a key logistical hub, the city of Pokrovsk. At the same time, the Russian occupiers are changing their tactics, trying to surround the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 2 483 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Defence Forces liberated Pankivka in the Pokrovsk direction. AFU liberate village of Pankivka on Pokrovsk axis – General Staff On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian troops cleared the village of Pankivka of Russian occupiers. 5 457 12 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction De-occupation of settlements

Ukrainian military repel assault on Pokrovsk Captured occupier confirmed Russian Federation’s heavy losses in Pokrovsk: "They are rotting. Drones and mortars tore them apart". VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" continue to effectively eliminate Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 6 124 9 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Ruscists increase pressure on Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration, enemy have concentrated about 100,000 troops in this sector – Dnipro OSGT Russian invaders are intensifying pressure on the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. In this sector of the frontline, the occupiers have concentrated around 100,000 troops. 2 444 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff Since beginning of day, 54 combat clashes have occurred on front, largest number in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Since the beginning of Sunday, September 7, there have been 54 combat clashes on the front line. Defense forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory. 310 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

AAF: Russians are preparing for a decisive breakthrough in Donetsk region Ruscists deployed forces near Pokrovsk for "decisive breakthrough" in Donetsk region - AAF Russian troops are preparing for a so-called "decisive breakthrough" in the Donetsk region. The occupiers' key objective remains unchanged: to capture the Pokrovsk–Kramatorsk–Slovyansk agglomeration. 5 436 42 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The road to Pokrovsk is littered with the corpses of Russian soldiers and destroyed equipment. Bodies of eliminated occupiers, scooters, motorcycles and bicycles - road toward Pokrovsk. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance troops of the "Hostri Kartusy" unit of the 2nd Separate Detachment of the Omega Special-Purpose Center of Ukraine’s National Guard have shown a road littered with the bodies of eliminated Russian soldiers. According to the defenders, this is only one section of the route Russian forces are using in attempts to break through toward Pokrovsk, Censor.NET reports. 5 065 10 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation at the front of September 28, 2025 Enemy attacked in 9 directions last day. Mostly in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions - General Staff. MAP The enemy, using its superiority in manpower, is attacking our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 139 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 455 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk AFU destroyed occupiers in high-rise building in Pokrovsk: tank opened fire from 20 metres. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, the crew of a "Leopard" tank of the 155th SMB destroyed an enemy SRG that had entered a residential building. They recorded their work on video. The tank crew opened fire from a distance of 20 metres. A powerful shot nearly demolished the entire entrance of the apartment block, Censor.NET reports. 11 571 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Azov soldiers describe what is happening in the Pokrovsk direction Reconnaissance troops of 1st Corps of NGU "Azov" captured ruscists who killed Ukrainian soldier: situation in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Reconnaissance men of the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Chervona Kalyna" captured a group of Russian occupiers. 16 774 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction captured occupiers

Donetsk region DIU and Third Corps liberated Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region: enemy lost about company of personnel. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have liberated Novomykhailivka, Donetsk region. 12 868 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi Ukraine’s Armed Forces clear six settlements of occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – Syrskyi Despite the enemy’s numerical superiority in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces cleared six settlements of Russian troops, killing hundreds of occupiers. 5 812 18 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

combat actions Defence forces have stabilised situation to some extent in area of settlements of Vesele-Zolotyi Kolodiaz-Kucheriv Yar - DeepState After a difficult few days of work, the defence forces were able to stabilise the situation in the Vesele-Zolotyi Kolodyaz-Kucheriv Yar area in the Pokrovsk sector to some extent. 7 976 15 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

map Ukrainian defence forces drove back enemy near seven settlements in Pokrovsk sector - DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Defence Forces have driven back the enemy near Rubizhne, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Vesele, Vilne, Shakhove, Nykanorivka and Sukhetske in Donetsk region. 8 002 24 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Defence forces have cleared Pokrovsk of Russian SRG. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have cleared the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region from Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 6 305 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Situation in Pokrovsk direction has been stabilised. Russian incursion near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia has been localised, and destruction of enemy groups is ongoing - OSGT "Dnipro" The Russians failed to deploy additional troops in the Pokrovske direction and break through the positions of the Defence Forces. 5 854 22 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian rummages in basement Ukrainian kamikaze drone searches under slabs, finds camouflaged position of occupiers and destroys it. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to guide the drone through the destroyed concrete floors and destroyed a well-camouflaged occupier position in the Pokrovske direction. 15 391 9 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

industrial zone near Pokrovsk Record shots: sniper with Aligator rifle eliminated two occupiers at distance of 4,000 metres near Pokrovsk. VIDEO The record-breaking hit was made on 14 August 2025 with the help of artificial intelligence under the control of a UAV complex using a 14.5 mm Aligator rifle. 19 606 53 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff Almost 150 clashes on frontline in day. Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka remain hottest areas - General Staff Over the past day, 149 combat clashes were recorded on 10 sections of the front line. The enemy is attacking most intensively in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. 425 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

pokrovsk Russians are trying to encircle Pokrovsk from several sides, - OSGT "Dnipro" Constant fighting continues around Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. The Russian occupiers are trying to encircle the city from several sides. 1 735 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

elimination of occupiers near Pokrovsk Minus 14 occupiers: artillerymen and drone operators of National Guard’s Spartan Brigade eliminated enemy assault group near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard eliminated an enemy assault group of 14 occupiers near Pokrovsk. 4 764 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Assault by occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff is saying General Staff on fighting in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions: Reserve units have already detected and are eliminating enemy Effective measures are being taken to stop the advance of the Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. 9 887 50 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff says Additional forces have been allocated to destroy saboteurs in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has ordered to allocate additional forces to eliminate Russian subversive reconnaissance groups in the Pokrovsk sector. 3 758 35 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk direction What the Armed Forces say Information about ruscists’ breakthrough in Pokrovsk direction is unreliable, - StratCom of AFU The Armed Forces of Ukraine have commented on the information circulating online about the breakthrough of Russian troops in one of the frontline areas in eastern Ukraine. 9 748 48 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Bohdan, Krotevych Situation on Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka line is, without exaggeration, complete sh**, - Krotevych Former Chief of Staff of the 12th "Azov" Special Forces Brigade Bohdan Krotevych commented on the combat situation in the Pokrovsk sector. 37 074 184 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What’s happening in Pokrovsk: updates from the RMA It’s almost impossible to drive into Pokrovsk – RMA About 1,370 residents still remain in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 3 743 10 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Pokrovsk Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Shelling of Pokrovsk

What’s happening at the front on August 6, 2025 Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP Over the past day, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 143 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 748 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Fighting in the eastern direction Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest sectors of front: 73 clashes in 24 hours – General Staff. MAPS Ukrainian defenders steadfastly repel enemy advances, inflicting significant losses. In total, 151 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 385 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Pokrovsk Information about Russian troops in Pokrovsk is fake – spokesperson of 155th SMB Prybylnov Ukrainian forces have full control over Pokrovsk; reports of Russian troops entering the city are fake. 2 287 13 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk. 27 July 2025 / Photo from X @jana_skhidna Situation near Pokrovsk has changed dramatically: despite heavy losses, Russian army breaks into city - Reuters For a long time, the Russian occupiers have been trying to advance into Pokrovsk, but until recently, Ukraine's defenders have been well in repelling the enemy's attacks. In recent weeks, Russian troops have broken through the defences of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 7 466 25 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Enemy keeps trying to break into Ukrainian defence in Lyman sector, 57 Russian attacks stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. A total of 172 firefights were recorded over the past day. 565 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

The enemy wants to take Pokrovsk in a semi-encirclement Enemy continues assaults in Pokrovsk sector, tries to cut off Pokrovsk from logistics - 59th SAB Currently, the Russians are trying to bypass Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, cut it off from logistics and encircle it in order to capture the city with small forces. 680 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of occupiers in armoured vehicles Artillerymen and drone operators of 155th SMB destroyed column of enemy armoured vehicles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the 155th SMB named after Anna Kyivska repelled a mechanised assault by the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 6 554 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

transfer of Russian equipment Occupiers move equipment to Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions – Andriushchenko. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, Russian equipment movements were recorded on the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, heading toward the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. 2 865 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy on the Pokrovsk direction Pokrovsk direction remains most difficult on frontline – Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding the current situation at the front. 1 045 10 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighting in the southern direction There were 176 combat engagements in frontline over last day. Almost third of them - in Pokrovsk sector, - General Staff. MAP The enemy continues to be most active in the Pokrovsk sector. Over the past day, 57 enemy assaults took place there, involving 176 combat engagements along the entire frontline. 314 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian SRGs entered Pokrovsk Elimination of Russian sabotage groups continues in Pokrovsk, - DeepState Units of the Defence Forces are clearing out enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk. 8 071 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Summary from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Enemy is not reducing pressure in Pokrovsk direction. There were 47 clashes there in past 24 hours - General Staff Over the last day, 177 combat engagements were registered. Pokrovsk, Lyman, North Slobozhanskyi, and Kursk directions remain the hottest. 450 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff Heavy fighting continues in Pokrovsk direction, enemy is trying to develop offensive using numerical superiority - OSGT "Khortytsia" On July 16, Russian occupiers attacked Ukrainian defenders’ positions in the South Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. 734 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Since start of day, 63 combat engagements occurred on front, mostly in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions – General Staff Since the start of the day on Wednesday, July 16, 63 combat engagements have occurred on the front. 245 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

AFU 186 combat clashes on front in 24 hours. Third of them are in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest. Over the past day, 63 enemy attacks were recorded there. In total, 186 combat engagements took place over the past day. 376 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Occupiers increase drone numbers on front by 3-4 times, mostly on Pokrovsk direction – NGU Russian forces have significantly increased the use of drones on the front line — in some areas, the number of drones has grown 3 to 4 times since the beginning of the year. 765 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone attack on Ukraine

General Staff Enemy is most actively storming in Pokrovsk direction, - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy continues to actively storm the positions of the Defense Forces in the eastern direction. 285 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening at the front. General Staff report on 10 July Yesterday, Russia attacked in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors most of all, - General Staff. MAP The Ukrainian Defence Forces fought 201 combat engagements with the Russian occupiers on 9 July. 426 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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