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Ukraine Regains Ground in Pokrovsk Amid Ongoing Tensions

12/10/2025

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Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on December 9 that Ukraine has regained part of Pokrovsk, about 13 square kilometers since mid-November.
He said Ukrainian troops will increase in the area despite withdrawals from positions outside the city.
Syrskyi said Russia has over 155,000 troops around Pokrovsk.
He added that neither Pokrovsk nor Myrnohrad is encircled.

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Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on December 9 that Ukraine has regained part of Pokrovsk, about 13 square kilometers since mid-November.
He said Ukrainian troops will increase in the area despite withdrawals from positions outside the city.
Syrskyi said Russia has over 155,000 troops around Pokrovsk.
He added that neither Pokrovsk nor Myrnohrad is encircled.