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Russian Forces Intensify Strikes on Pokrovsk Without Capturing City
Russian troops have increased artillery and drone attacks on the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. The strikes have damaged infrastructure and prompted civilian evacuations while Ukrainian forces continue to hold the area.
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Russian forces have stepped up strikes on the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in recent days. The attacks have hit residential buildings and energy facilities, according to local reports.
Residents have faced repeated power outages after strikes on electrical infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities have organized additional evacuation trains for civilians seeking to leave the area. The city remains under Ukrainian control despite the intensified bombardment. Russian units have not advanced into the urban center.
Ukrainian troops continue to defend positions around Pokrovsk.
Russian forces have focused on long-range strikes rather than ground assaults aimed at seizure. The pattern of attacks has made daily life increasingly difficult for those who remain in the city.
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