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Ukrainian Forces Counterattack in Pokrovsk Amid Russian Claims

11/11/2025

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Commander Oleksandr Syrsky says Ukrainian forces are counterattacking in Pokrovsk.
He notes that Russian assaults have decreased but remain aimed at capturing the city.
Ukrainian forces have inflicted heavy casualties, with around 30,000 Russian losses since October.
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's push for Pokrovsk aims to pressure Western support for Ukraine.
Russian media claim they captured the city, but Ukrainian officials maintain control and say they have repelled assaults.

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Commander Oleksandr Syrsky says Ukrainian forces are counterattacking in Pokrovsk.
He notes that Russian assaults have decreased but remain aimed at capturing the city.
Ukrainian forces have inflicted heavy casualties, with around 30,000 Russian losses since October.
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's push for Pokrovsk aims to pressure Western support for Ukraine.
Russian media claim they captured the city, but Ukrainian officials maintain control and say they have repelled assaults.