Russia intensifies pressure on northern outskirts of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces say
Photo: Russian forces are trying to push Ukraine's Defense Forces from the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk (Getty Images)
Russians are trying to push Ukrainian troops from the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk and then advance toward the settlement of Shevchenko, according to the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine.
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"The enemy continues implementing its plan to capture Pokrovsk. The main goal is to push the Defense Forces from the northern outskirts of the city and then advance toward the settlement of Shevchenko," the Air Assault Forces said.
Russian forces are also trying to increase the presence of armored vehicles and tanks in the southern part of the city to support their offensive potential.
At the same time, due to active fighting in northern Pokrovsk, Russia's 76th Guards Air Assault Division is suffering significant losses. The enemy is bringing in reserves, and activity by the Somali Battalion has been recorded.
Separately, Russian forces are conducting active operations near Hryshyne, unsuccessfully attempting to maneuver from the northeastern part of the settlement toward farming areas north of Pokrovsk.
To coordinate further defensive actions in the Pokrovsk agglomeration, commander of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine Brigadier General Yevhen Lasiichuk held a series of meetings with units operating in the area of responsibility.
Among the key issues discussed were battlefield command efficiency and the need to improve coordination.
The focus of the defense is on controlling the airspace, particularly over Pokrovsk. The enemy is actively using the city to launch strike and reconnaissance drones, significantly complicating logistics.
Situation at the front
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to intensify assault activity on the front line but is only suffering even greater losses.
In March alone, Russian military losses exceeded 35,000 personnel, a significant number of whom were eliminated thanks to the effective use of drones.
At the same time, despite heavy losses on the battlefield, Russia is preparing for new offensive operations and expanding mobilization efforts.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia's irreversible losses have already reached about 60% of total casualties, but this has not stopped the Russian leadership from continuing the war.
Meanwhile, increased intensity of Russian attacks has also been recorded in the southern direction. However, Ukrainian forces are maintaining the situation and, in some areas, regaining control of positions.
