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Ukrainian Forces Defend Pokrovsk Amid Intensified Russian Assaults

8/4/2025

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In the heart of Donetsk Oblast, Pokrovsk is engulfed in fierce battles as Russian forces attempt to infiltrate defenses. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi revealed on August 2 that Ukrainian troops are valiantly pushing back against relentless assaults while fortifying their positions. The stakes are high, with Russia intensifying its offensive to stretch the front line further.

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In the heart of Donetsk Oblast, Pokrovsk is engulfed in fierce battles as Russian forces attempt to infiltrate defenses. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi revealed on August 2 that Ukrainian troops are valiantly pushing back against relentless assaults while fortifying their positions. The stakes are high, with Russia intensifying its offensive to stretch the front line further.