Ukrainian forces hold defense near Pokrovsk, no encirclement confirmed
General Staff denies encirclement reports (photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian forces are holding the line near Pokrovsk. Reports claiming that Russian troops have encircled Ukrainian units are false, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"Ukraine's Defense Forces continue to hold back Russian forces around the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. For over a year, the enemy has unsuccessfully tried to push our troops out of this area," the General Staff reported.
At the same time, they noted that some sources are spreading information about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. However, this information is completely untrue.
Currently, the enemy is conducting offensive operations northeast of Pokrovsk, attempting to cut off the logistics of Ukrainian forces.
Nevertheless, despite significant efforts and continuous assaults, the enemy has not achieved success. Russian soldiers find only their death around Pokrovsk.
"The Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has taken appropriate measures to strengthen the resilience of our defense in this direction," the General Staff added.
Situation in the Pokrovsk sector
According to the General Staff, Russian forces have currently concentrated their main efforts around Pokrovsk.
According to the US-based Institute for the Study of War, the Russian army is attempting to advance in the Sumy direction. At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched counterattacks near Pokrovsk.
As reported by the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping of troops, the heaviest fighting on the front is currently taking place near Pokrovsk, as capturing this city is one of the main objectives of the Russian forces.
Meanwhile, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the Russian leadership plans to form 10 new divisions by the end of the year. Two have already been created.
