Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Sirsky, addressed the actions of military commanders on the ground, emphasizing direct cooperation with various levels of the military structure, including brigades, regiments and battalions, in the context of intensified hostilities in Pokrovsk. As reported by the media, Sersky emphasized that one of the main goals in this scenario lies in preserving the positions and protecting the lives of soldiers who are currently defending the northern sector of Pokrovsk, in Donetsk Oblast, against the ongoing operations of Russian forces.
According to what the source published, the Ukrainian leadership confirmed that fighting is continuing in this city, which is considered an important industrial center, and acknowledged that the situation on the ground is “extremely difficult.” Statements spread across the social networking site Facebook reflect that, despite the Russian attack, Ukrainian forces are still present in certain areas of the city and preventing enemy advance attempts, especially in northern Pokrovsk, where one of the main confrontation centers is currently located.
The media explained that Ukrainian leaders are constantly evaluating the battle conditions and its development, giving priority to the safety of their forces and strengthening defensive positions with the aim of stopping the accumulation of Russian infantry forces in the region. According to Sersky, “the battle continues” and the Ukrainian army continues its initiatives to prevent the advance of the occupation forces, which, according to him, are pursuing an operational policy that does not give priority to the lives of its forces.
The Commander-in-Chief’s statement also highlights the strategic importance of Pokrovsk and surrounding cities within the Donetsk theater of operations. According to the report, the Ukrainian presence in urban areas is essential to resist the Russian attack and impede full control of territory by the attacking forces.
According to the media, the situation in Pokrovsk reflects a phase of high military pressure, with continuous movements of combat units, whether from Ukraine or Russia, in a conflict that included urban operations and intensive use of resources on both sides. The general communication issued by the Ukrainian Supreme Command emphasizes coordination with deployed forces and the need to adopt measures that allow the preservation of defensive lines without excessive exposure of soldiers.
The data collected and published shows the scale of the challenge facing the Ukrainian army in this sector. Sersky stressed that the commanders’ priority remains defending the areas still under Ukrainian control, while they try to reduce human casualties and prevent Russian forces from advancing towards new parts of the city. According to information, the position on continuing the fighting in Pokrovsk is due to tactical reasons and the symbolic importance of the industrial enclave of the Donetsk region.
The story of the military command, published by the above-mentioned social network and collected by the media, depicts a phase of active resistance, in which the flexibility and maneuverability of Ukrainian leaders are crucial to protecting their forces, while the enemy tries to achieve new troop accumulations to strengthen its pressure on the positions defended by Ukraine.