Ukrainian army chief says effort continues 'to destroy and dislodge' Russian forces from strategic Donetsk region city.
Ukrainian army chief says effort continues ‘to destroy and dislodge’ Russian forces from strategic Donetsk region city.
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Ukraine has deployed special forces to the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk, the country’s top military commander said, as Kyiv seeks to maintain control of the area amid an intense Russian offensive.
Escalating battle for city comes as overnight Russian drone and missile strikes kill six people, including two children
Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.
The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.
Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.
Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.
Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk but Ukrainian forces say they still control northern part of city.
Defence of Donetsk town a priority, says Zelensky, as special forces deployed
