About 50 clashes every day: Army chief on fighting near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region

The general said he is working with military units carrying out combat missions in the areas of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.

According to him, the Russian forces are trying to increase pressure on the positions of Ukrainian defenders, redeploying additional reserves and looking for opportunities to advance. The enemy is constantly conducting infiltration operations and assaults.

"Our troops are making maximum efforts to halt the enemy’s advance and destroy its manpower and equipment. The northern part of Pokrovsk is under our control. We are stopping the enemy in Myrnohrad. We are conducting active defense," the Commander-in-Chief said.

Syrskyi also clarified tasks for army corps and brigade commanders. He outlined a set of specific steps to strengthen the resilience of the defense and ensure the uninterrupted operation of key logistical routes, which directly affect the supply of ammunition and reinforcements for our troops.

The main task is to maintain combat capabilities and preserve the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

As the general noted, fighting in the Pokrovsk direction is highly dynamic and intense, but Ukrainian defenders are acting decisively and professionally, demonstrating strength, resilience, and cohesion.

Ukrainian troops repelled an assault near Pokrovsk

Yesterday, January 7, it became known that units of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thwarted a massive Russian assault in the Pokrovsk direction.

According to the Air Assault Forces Command, the enemy attacked using tanks, armored vehicles, and manpower, but thanks to the coordinated work of engineers, artillery, and drone units, the offensive was repelled.

During the fighting, Russian forces suffered significant losses. Two tanks and two armored vehicles were destroyed, among other equipment.