The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.

Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.

MOSCOW: Russian forces are close to taking the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after a pincer movement almost totally encircled it while small groups of highly mobile Russian…

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.

Ukrainian army chief says effort continues 'to destroy and dislodge' Russian forces from strategic Donetsk region city.

Ukraine military says it has improved positions in several districts, while Moscow says its troops are enclosing in on Ukrainian forces.

Escalating battle for city comes as overnight Russian drone and missile strikes kill six people, including two children