At least 250 Russian troops engage in firefights in Pokrovsk

At least 250 Russian troops are currently engaged in firefights in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, according to reports from Ukrainska Pravda. These troops are reportedly targeting Ukrainian soldiers, particularly drone operators, at their positions.

Russian drones have established full control over logistics into the city, compelling Ukrainian soldiers to travel 10-15 kilometers on foot to reach their positions. The situation has been described as critical.

Two officers from a brigade defending Pokrovsk confirmed that Russian forces have been actively shooting at Ukrainian UAV operators and engaging in direct combat with artillery and anti-tank units within the city. They noted that some Ukrainian positions are either occupied by wounded soldiers or abandoned altogether, leading to a severe shortage of infantry among Ukrainian defenders.

One officer stated, "Infantry is practically cut off from command. We can hear them on the radio and we try to deliver water to them with drones. They"ve been on the positions for two and a half to three months. For our brigade, that"s long – we usually rotate people. In Pokrovsk itself, there are at least 250 of those bastards, probably more. There"s fighting on almost every street; we have casualties every day."

The ongoing conflict in Pokrovsk highlights the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces as they continue to defend the city amidst increasing Russian military presence.