Ukraine’s general staff denies claims its troops have been encircled but military analysts say situation has deteriorated sharply in recent days

Ukraine’s general staff denies claims its troops have been encircled but military analysts say situation has deteriorated sharply in recent days

The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.