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Zelensky: Russian Forces Overwhelm Ukraine 8-to-1 in Pokrovsk

10/29/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 27 that Russian forces outnumber Ukrainian troops eight-to-one in Pokrovsk.
By October 28, Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 218 combat clashes, with over one-third in Pokrovsk.
Russian forces conducted 89 airstrikes.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine deployed Flamingo and Ruta long-range missiles for the first time.
Kyiv's death toll from missile and drone attack rose to three, with concerns about Russian drones in Europe.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 27 that Russian forces outnumber Ukrainian troops eight-to-one in Pokrovsk.
By October 28, Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 218 combat clashes, with over one-third in Pokrovsk.
Russian forces conducted 89 airstrikes.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine deployed Flamingo and Ruta long-range missiles for the first time.
Kyiv's death toll from missile and drone attack rose to three, with concerns about Russian drones in Europe.