The Armed Forces stopped the advance of the Russian Federation in the north of Pokrovsk: what is happening at the front (video)

"Thanks to the coordinated actions of the Defense Forces, they stopped the expansion of the Russian presence in this part of the city and prevented the enemy from cutting the road connecting Pokrovsk and Rodynske," the military said. The day before, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 19 occupiers in Pokrovsk. "To counteract the enemy, we continue to attract more assault units and special forces," - assure the DSHV. As for Mirnograd, the situation there is "tense, but not threatening.

" "The enemy has been spotted on the approaches to the southeastern outskirts of Mirnograd. The total number of enemy personnel is insignificant - about 10. Work to eliminate them is ongoing. " The Armed Forces added that the defense of the city has already been replenished with additional forces, and there are clear plans to counter the enemy and stabilize the situation.

According to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, 26-30% of all combat operations on the front now take place in Pokrovsk, and 50% of all launched air defense systems fly there. He added that there are now 260 to 300 Russian soldiers in the city. For her part, combat medic Kateryna Zarembo believes that the situation is not so optimistic.

According to her, in Pokrovsk drone operators are on the front line and in contact with Russian saboteurs, while in Dnipropetrovsk region the front is retreating. Earlier, a fighter of the 68th brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the enemy had made its way into almost all districts and gained a foothold in the three most important ones in the south.

Vitaly Deinega, former Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine and founder of the "Return Alive" Foundation, stated the critical situation around Pokrovsk. In his opinion, the city is practically lost, and the further holding of positions threatens with significant human losses. The ex-official calls for an immediate order to withdraw the troops to avoid catastrophic consequences.