Ukrainian forces withdraw from Pokrovsk as Russian troops advance

Ukrainian forces have begun a slow withdrawal from Pokrovsk city as Russian troops advance, according to reports on October 22, 2025. Russian forces have made significant gains, controlling 46% of the city and advancing southward. Additionally, Russian troops have entered the city of Mirnograd from the southeast.

Further north, Russian forces have captured the entirety of Krasniy Liman and have entered the southern part of Rodinskoe. Ukrainian troops in Rodinskoe are now at risk of encirclement as Russian forces advance from both the north and the south.

These developments come amid ongoing military actions in the region, which have seen various shifts in control between Ukrainian and Russian forces. For related coverage on similar situations, see recent developments in international conflicts.