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Russians destroy bridge between Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad

Russians destroy bridge between Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad Photo: Russia destroyed bridge to Myrnohrad in Pokrovsk (Getty Images).
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Russian troops destroyed the Dmytrivskyi Bridge in the frontline Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. It connected the city with Myrnohrad, according to local media, and the Pokrovsk city military administration.

A photo of the destroyed Dmytrivskyi Bridge in Pokrovsk was published online. It connected Pokrovsk with the city of Myrnohrad.

The Pokrovsk city military administration reported that Russian troops had shot at infrastructure facilities twice over the past day. At about 10:50 a.m. yesterday, the Russian occupants fired at the eastern part of Pokrovsk, and one of the overpasses was hit. The blast wave also damaged residential apartment buildings.

Today, at about 4:40 a.m., Russians hit a road transport facility and destroyed one of the overpass sections.

According to local authorities, there were no reports of casualties.

Situation in Pokrovsk

Active hostilities have been going on in the area of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, in recent months. This area is the most difficult section of the frontline. The Russian occupation forces are approaching the outskirts of the city.

Many institutions in Pokrovsk have stopped working due to the threatening security situation. Residents are urged to evacuate immediately.

The occupants also cut off the water supply to Pokrovsk. The Donetsk Regional Military Administration reports that it is currently impossible to resume water supply. In addition, the Russians damaged a gas transportation system facility, so Pokrovsk and neighboring settlements were left without gas.