Intense battles in the Pokrovsk direction: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have retreated from some positions.


Fierce combat continues in the Pokrovsk direction. According to the press service of the Operational-Tactical Group of Forces 'Khortytsia', the occupiers have improved their position in the areas of Pushkine, Pishchane, and Shevchenko after exhausting clashes.
Russian occupiers attempted to change the situation in the Pokrovsk direction but suffered defeat. They tried to alter the situation in the areas of Blahodatne, Dalne, and Yelyzavetivka, but were forced to retreat after losses.
Particularly fierce battles took place southwest of Storozheve, near Sukhi Yaly, Kostiantynivka, and Vesele Hay. Russian forces suffered damage under intense fire, leading to the destruction of Ukrainian fortifications.
Despite losses, the occupiers managed to partially improve their position in the areas of Pushkine, Pishchane, and Shevchenko. Ukrainian forces are currently conducting measures to regain control over these territories.
Earlier, Russia had plans to capture Pokrovsk.
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