Pokrovsk is under a powerful Russian onslaught and is actually surrounded on three sides
British edition The Sunday Times reports that the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region is under intense Russian pressure and is effectively surrounded on three sides. According to journalists, the Ukrainian army is suffering significant losses in this area, and the fighting continues almost continuously.
At the same time, the publication emphasises that even if Russia manages to capture Pokrovsk and neighbouring Myrnohrad, it will will not be a turning point in the war.
Details of the situation at the front
The occupation forces are trying to advance to a key transport interchange and are simultaneously putting pressure on several settlements.
The Sunday Times notes that Pokrovsk remains the main target of the Russian offensive in the region.
Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves, but the fighting is taking place amid a lack of resources and depleted personnel.
Will this be a turning point?
The publication concludes that even in the event of the loss of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, Russia will not achieve a strategic advantage.
Reasons:
The following remain in the north-east of Donetsk region powerful fortified cities, which Ukraine continues to hold.
The defence of the region is built on several lines, and the loss of individual settlements will not change the overall structure of the front.
Ukrainian forces retain control of the main logistics routes.
Context.
Pokrovsk has become a key defence point in Donetsk Oblast following an intense Russian offensive in the second half of 2025. Fighting for the city has been going on for several weeks now, and the situation is one of the most tense along the entire frontline.
The Ukrainian authorities are calling on international partners to speed up the delivery of weapons and artillery ammunition, which are critical to stabilising the situation.
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