Russia Claims Victory Over Ukrainian Special Forces in Strategic Pokrovsk Battle

In the ongoing conflict, Russia has reportedly defeated the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, marking a significant advance in its efforts to control the Donbas region.

• The Russian defence ministry announced a decisive victory over the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, as they attempted to halt further Russian advances.
• The battle for Pokrovsk is critical, as Russia aims to capture the entire Donbas region, which includes Luhansk and Donetsk provinces, where Ukraine controls only 10%.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces increasing pressure as Russian forces continue to push into strategic locations like Pokrovsk, threatening Ukrainian control over the region.