Ukraine's forces eliminated over 15,000 Russian troops near Pokrovsk in January
Photo: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi (Getty Images)
The Pokrovsk sector remains one of the most intense battlefields on the front line. In the first month of 2025, Ukrainian forces neutralized 15,000 Russian troops there, according to a Telegram post by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
The Commander-in-Chief noted that a defensive operation is ongoing at the front, aimed at destroying enemy forces and reserves.
Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict losses on Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining one of the most challenging.
"Just in January of this year, our troops neutralized over 15,000 invaders in the Pokrovsk sector, with around 7,000 eliminated permanently," Syrskyi stated.
The Commander-in-Chief thanked Ukrainian troops for their resilience, effectiveness, and heroism.
Situation on the front line
Russia continues its offensive, attempting to break through Ukraine's defenses. The Pokrovsk sector remains the most active in terms of combat engagements. Heavy fighting is also ongoing in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, near Kupiansk, and in the Kursk region.
Over the past day, 110 combat clashes were recorded on the front lines.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 1,320 Russian troops were eliminated in the past 24 hours, along with dozens of enemy military vehicles.
