Defence forces withdrew from Kurakhove ’pocket’ in Donetsk region – media. MAP In mid-February 2025, the military leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to withdraw from the Kurakhove "pocket". This helped to save the lives of soldiers and improve defence in the Donetsk region. 10 518 16 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from Kurakhove pocket