Battle of Pokrovsk: How Russia broke into the city and what's next

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Pokrovsk, a city that held back some of Russia’s fiercest assaults for over a year, is now on the verge of falling. Despite Kremlin claims of encirclement, Russian forces have advanced through infiltration tactics, overwhelming infantry pressure, and relentless drone attacks — leaving Ukrainian defenders in an increasingly untenable position. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell explains how the battle reached this point and what Pokrovsk’s fall could mean for the wider defense of Donetsk Oblast. Subscribe to our channel for more independent reporting from Ukraine. Independent, under fire — and unstoppable with you on board. With your support, we can keep going. Help us reach 25,000 members by the end of 2025: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/?utm_source=video_explainer_battleofpokrovsk&utm_medium=pokrovsk Your support allows us to bring independent, locally sourced news about Ukraine to the world.