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Ukrainian Cities Face Encirclement as Russian Forces Advance

12/3/2025

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Ukrainian military analyst Kostyantyn Mashovets warns the defenses of Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk are deteriorating, with Myrnohrad effectively encircled by Russian forces.
Russian troops control over 95% of Pokrovsk and continue to advance, pressuring Ukrainian units.
A senior NATO official confirms Ukrainian forces in Myrnohrad rely on drones due to nearly cut-off routes.
Both cities may be abandoned without new strategies.

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Ukrainian military analyst Kostyantyn Mashovets warns the defenses of Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk are deteriorating, with Myrnohrad effectively encircled by Russian forces.
Russian troops control over 95% of Pokrovsk and continue to advance, pressuring Ukrainian units.
A senior NATO official confirms Ukrainian forces in Myrnohrad rely on drones due to nearly cut-off routes.
Both cities may be abandoned without new strategies.