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Ukrainian Defenders Hold Firm Amidst Russian Advances in Pokrovsk
11/5/2025
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- In Pokrovsk, Ukraine, fighting continues as Ukrainian defenders press against Russian advances.
- Ukrainian servicemen report a troop shortage and describe urban clashes where building control frequently shifts.
- Russia says Ukrainian troops are encircled; Ukraine says it has reinforced its units.
- About 1,200 residents remain in a city once home to 60,000.
- Defenders remain determined to hold their ground as Russian forces inch closer after 18 months of battle.
