Russian forces destroyed second bridge in Pokrovsk
Photo: Russian troops destroyed the Horbatyi Bridge in Pokrovsk (Getty Images)
Russian troops have destroyed the so-called "Humped Bridge" in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. This is the second bridge destroyed in the past two days, according the Pokrovsk City Military Administration.
The Russian militants shelled Pokrovsk several times over the past day, striking the city's transport infrastructure and private sector.
Yesterday, September 13, at 5:40 AM, the Eastern overpass (the so-called "Horbatyi Bridge") was hit, damaging its supports, administrative buildings, and energy facilities.
Later, at around 10:30 PM, another strike by Russian forces destroyed the overpass. Currently, movement across the bridge is impossible.
It should be noted that the day before, local authorities had reported that the Russians shelled the Eastern overpass in Pokrovsk, but the bridge was still partially functional.
Additionally, a day earlier, on September 12, Russian forces destroyed the Dmytrivskyi Bridge in Pokrovsk. This bridge connected the city to Myrnohrad.
The situation in Pokrovsk
Pokrovsk is a city in the Donetsk region, which Russian forces have targeted. The Russians are throwing all available forces at Pokrovsk in an attempt to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops.
Local authorities are urging the residents of Pokrovsk to evacuate immediately. Due to the security situation, evacuation trains are no longer arriving in the city. Trains are being dispatched from the Pavlohrad station in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
For more details on what is happening near Pokrovsk and whether the Russian offensive has slowed, see RBC-Ukraine's material.
