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Zelenskiy Urges Troop Resilience Amid Critical Frontline Struggles

11/14/2025

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On November 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops near the southeastern front to stress strengthening defenses after territorial losses to Russian forces.
He described the situation near Orikhiv as critical for protecting Zaporizhzhia.
Russia has concentrated 150,000 troops to capture Pokrovsk and claimed control over settlements.
Ukrainian forces continue to resist, with conflicting reports on Pokrovsk's status.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure to disrupt supply.

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On November 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops near the southeastern front to stress strengthening defenses after territorial losses to Russian forces.
He described the situation near Orikhiv as critical for protecting Zaporizhzhia.
Russia has concentrated 150,000 troops to capture Pokrovsk and claimed control over settlements.
Ukrainian forces continue to resist, with conflicting reports on Pokrovsk's status.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure to disrupt supply.