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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's Next Major Siege - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Russian forces have tightened their grip around Pokrovsk, aiming to encircle this strategic city in Ukraine’s embattled Donbas region. Following months of brutal, incremental advances, Pokrovsk now faces a critical moment that could determine the course of the ongoing war. Despite heavy losses, Russia continues to apply pressure, replicating tactics previously seen in sieges like Bakhmut and Avdiivka. Yet strategic victory eludes Moscow, even as Ukraine suffers painful tactical setbacks.