Defense forces of Ukraine stopped the advance of the Russian army near Pokrovsk. This was emphasized by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Points of attention
- Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced a significant improvement in the situation in the Pokrovsky direction, highlighting the successful halt of the Russian advance by Ukrainian forces.
- The Russian army suffered losses and lost the ability to maneuver in the Pokrovsky direction, leading to a decrease in the intensity of hostilities in the area.
- The Pokrovsky direction remains one of the most active fronts in the conflict, with frequent combat clashes and significant losses on the Russian side.
- Ukrainian strategy in the Pokrovsky direction is proving effective, as evidenced by the successful defense and halt of the Russian advance over the past six days.
- President Zelenskyi announced additional reinforcement of the Armed Forces in the Pokrovsky direction to further strengthen the defense against Russian forces.
Syrsky announced the halting of the advance of the Russian army towards Pokrovsk
According to him, the Pokrovsky direction was the epicenter of the war in the east of Ukraine. However, Syrskyi said that Ukrainian forces managed to stop the Russian advance.
Over the past six days, the enemy has not advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsky direction. In other words, our strategy is working.
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
He noted that Ukraine was able to deprive the Russians of the ability to maneuver and deploy their reinforcements from other directions.
This weakening is undoubtedly felt in other areas. We note that the number of artillery fire, as well as the intensity of the offensive, decreased.
The situation in the Pokrovsky direction: what is known
The Pokrovsky direction is one of the hottest on the front. The Russian army is at a distance of 11 km from the city. Because of this, a forced evacuation of the civilian population was announced there.
As Syrsky said, the Russians are actively using their advantage in manpower and military equipment there. And according to the General Staff, dozens of combat clashes take place there every day, and the Russians lose a large number of soldiers.
Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will additionally strengthen the Pokrovsky direction.
