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Zelensky: Russian Forces Outnumber Ukrainians 8-to-1 in Donetsk

11/17/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian troops outnumber Ukrainian forces eight to one in the eastern city of Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian artillery units, including the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade, are actively engaging Russian troops near the frontline town.
The conflict persists in the Donetsk region, and the situation remains tense.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian troops outnumber Ukrainian forces eight to one in the eastern city of Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian artillery units, including the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade, are actively engaging Russian troops near the frontline town.
The conflict persists in the Donetsk region, and the situation remains tense.