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Putin Claims Ukrainian Troops Surrounded Amid Fierce Fighting

10/30/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian troops have surrounded Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad and offered negotiations for surrender.
Ukrainian officials denied the claim, saying there is no encirclement.
Pokrovsk is a critical battleground, a decisive phase in the conflict, where fierce battles are ongoing and Russian forces reportedly outnumber Ukrainian troops eight to one.
Ukrainian forces launch drone attacks on Russian positions, while Russia targets Ukraine's infrastructure.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian troops have surrounded Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad and offered negotiations for surrender.
Ukrainian officials denied the claim, saying there is no encirclement.
Pokrovsk is a critical battleground, a decisive phase in the conflict, where fierce battles are ongoing and Russian forces reportedly outnumber Ukrainian troops eight to one.
Ukrainian forces launch drone attacks on Russian positions, while Russia targets Ukraine's infrastructure.