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Russia Intensifies Assault on Strategic Pokrovsk Amid Crisis

11/18/2025

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Russian troops intensified their assault on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to capture the strategic city after 18 months of fighting.
Analysts say if Russia secures Pokrovsk, it could boost logistical capabilities for future offensives.
The city, once home to 60,000 residents, now has 1,200 and faces severe shortages of food and power.
Ukrainian forces, including the 7th Corps, are struggling to hold defenses amid heavy Russian pressure.

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Russian troops intensified their assault on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to capture the strategic city after 18 months of fighting.
Analysts say if Russia secures Pokrovsk, it could boost logistical capabilities for future offensives.
The city, once home to 60,000 residents, now has 1,200 and faces severe shortages of food and power.
Ukrainian forces, including the 7th Corps, are struggling to hold defenses amid heavy Russian pressure.