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Zelensky: Russia's Heavy Assault Fails to Capture Pokrovsk

10/30/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces have concentrated their largest assault around Pokrovsk and have not captured the town.
Russia controls about 75% of the Donetsk region, while Ukraine retains 6,600 square kilometers.
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warned that a missile strike on Brussels would trigger a strong reaction by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Moscow would be wiped off the map if attacked.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces have concentrated their largest assault around Pokrovsk and have not captured the town.
Russia controls about 75% of the Donetsk region, while Ukraine retains 6,600 square kilometers.
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warned that a missile strike on Brussels would trigger a strong reaction by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Moscow would be wiped off the map if attacked.