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Zelensky: Pokrovsk Encircled, But Ukrainian Forces Hold Strong

11/16/2025

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Pokrovsk is encircled on three sides by Russian forces.
He emphasized that Ukrainian soldiers are not being sacrificed in this operation.
Military commanders will decide on any withdrawal, according to Zelensky.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russian troops have not captured Pokrovsk.
Pokrovsk remains a key target for Russian forces.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Pokrovsk is encircled on three sides by Russian forces.
He emphasized that Ukrainian soldiers are not being sacrificed in this operation.
Military commanders will decide on any withdrawal, according to Zelensky.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russian troops have not captured Pokrovsk.
Pokrovsk remains a key target for Russian forces.