Dozens of Russian attacks reported across frontline in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine’s military leadership reported 166 “combat clashes” in the past 24 hours, with Pokrovsk and Kurakhivsk in Donetsk as key flashpoints. Russian forces attempted to dislodge Ukrainian units from occupied lines, resulting in 56 repelled assaults near Selydove. Pokrovsk, a vital supply hub, faced intensified attacks in recent weeks as Russian forces advanced towards the town.
Pro-Russian military bloggers claimed Russian forces were storming Selydove, Hirnyk, Kurakhove, and Toretsk to expand their footprint in Donbas. Reports indicated ongoing fighting in Hirnyk, corroborated by various sources. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense has remained silent on the situation.
The escalating conflict underscores the volatile situation in eastern Ukraine, highlighting the strategic importance of key towns like Pokrovsk. As tensions rise and violence continues, the region faces uncertainty and instability as both sides engage in a fierce struggle for control.