The social-media post by Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Deployment Corps was seen as a cry for help by soldiers under Russian fire near Pokrovsk.

The statement offers a stark picture of the deteriorating situation north of Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian troops say Russian drone superiority has made troop rotations, evacuations,…

The social-media post by Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Deployment Corps was seen as a cry for help by soldiers under Russian fire near Pokrovsk.

"If nothing happens by autumn, there will be mobilisation or peace", an influential Russian blogger wrote.