Ukrainian forces repel Russian breakthrough attempt near Pokrovsk
Illustrative photo: Spartan aerial reconnaissance helped destroy an enemy company (facebook comMinistryofDefence UA)
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped a large-scale Russian mobile group's attempt to break through. Two days of fierce fighting resulted in the complete defeat of the Russian troops, according to the Joint Forces Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Russian attack was detected while still approaching
According to the Ukrainian military, aerial reconnaissance by the Spartan unit detected the movement of Russian mobile groups promptly, after which Ukrainian units struck Russian troops and thwarted their offensive actions.
As a result of two days of fighting, the Russians suffered significant losses - a company of assault troops and military equipment were destroyed.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian breakthrough attempt near Pokrovsk
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) February 9, 2026
: Joint Forces Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.https://t.co/K6nDv15ACV pic.twitter.com/jsbPt8PpC2
Company
A company is a military unit, usually consisting of approximately 80-120 soldiers, depending on the structure of the army and the type of unit. The loss of a company is considered a significant tactical blow to the offensive potential of a unit, especially during assault operations.
Frontline
According to the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces, Russian troops carried out a mechanized assault on the village of Hryshyne in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders repelled the attack, destroying some of the enemy's armored vehicles and manpower, although fighting in the area continued.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi also reported that Russia was pulling up reserves to the Pokrovsk area and trying to break through with small assault groups.
Near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian soldiers were rescued from Russian captivity thanks to aerial reconnaissance and strike drones. In addition, the crew of a Leopard 2 tank of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after Anna of Kyiv, destroyed the remnants of the Russian landing force on the outskirts of Hryshyne.
Also recently, in the Pokrovsk area, Ukrainian troops destroyed a self-propelled Russian artillery unit, which disrupted preparations for another assault on Hryshyne.
