Russian forces storm Ukraine's Pokrovsk nonstop and suffer heavy losses
Ukrainian Defense Forces hold positions in Pokrovsk (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces are concentrated mainly in the southern part of Pokrovsk, while small groups are present across the entire urban area. The enemy is storming the Defense Forces' positions around the clock and is taking heavy losses, according to a comment by Serhii Okishev, spokesperson for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces.
According to Okishev, Ukrainian forces are actively working to eliminate Russian troops. Small enemy groups attempting to infiltrate the city and concentrate there are quickly detected and neutralized.
"Search-and-strike groups detect the enemy and destroy them on the spot. Aerial reconnaissance also operates around the clock, identifying these groups," he said.
Regarding the situation in Pokrovsk, Okishev stated that Russian forces are storming Ukrainian positions around the clock. At the same time, they are suffering enormous losses: at least several dozen Russian troops are eliminated every day.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that over the past week, Ukrainian defenders have been actively eliminating Russian forces in Pokrovsk. As of now, more than one-third of the city has been completely cleared of Russian troops, he said.
The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces reported that Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk continue to repel Russian attempts to advance deeper into the city. Numerous ambushes are being set up in the gray zone, and raid and search operations are underway.
Due to enormous manpower losses, Russian commanders have been forced to begin sending reserve forces to storm Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian Armed Forces, for their part, not only have achieved successes but have also organized protective corridors to Myrnohrad to deliver everything the defenders need and evacuate the wounded.
