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Ukrainian Forces Strike Back, Halt Russian Advances in Pokrovsk

12/16/2025

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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces halted Russian efforts to consolidate positions along railway lines in Pokrovsk.
Russian forces control about 80% of the area and have deployed around 170,000 troops to strengthen their position for peace negotiations.
Ukrainian forces received reinforcements and killed Russian soldiers during the operation.
Russians lost 10 vehicles and 40 soldiers as Ukrainian drone operators intercepted their movements.

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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces halted Russian efforts to consolidate positions along railway lines in Pokrovsk.
Russian forces control about 80% of the area and have deployed around 170,000 troops to strengthen their position for peace negotiations.
Ukrainian forces received reinforcements and killed Russian soldiers during the operation.
Russians lost 10 vehicles and 40 soldiers as Ukrainian drone operators intercepted their movements.