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Ukrainians Disrupt Russian Logistics in Pokrovsk Battle

11/22/2025

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Ukrainian forces disrupted Russian logistics in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, slowing the advance.
Russia has focused on capturing Pokrovsk to bolster propaganda but has suffered heavy losses.
Ukrainian actions have forced Russian troops to transport supplies on foot and limited their use of armored vehicles.
ISW expects Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to fall to Russia eventually, though the timing remains uncertain.

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Ukrainian forces disrupted Russian logistics in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, slowing the advance.
Russia has focused on capturing Pokrovsk to bolster propaganda but has suffered heavy losses.
Ukrainian actions have forced Russian troops to transport supplies on foot and limited their use of armored vehicles.
ISW expects Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to fall to Russia eventually, though the timing remains uncertain.