Russia building up reserves near Pokrovsk, seeking breakthrough – General Syrskyi
Russian troops are attempting to break through positions held by Ukrainian units defending the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on social media.
According to him, the operational situation on the Pokrovsk axis remains difficult. He described the situation in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration as an “exhausting confrontation.” Up to 50 combat engagements occur here daily.
The commander-in-chief said the Russians are trying to increase pressure: they are moving reserves toward Pokrovsk, seeking opportunities to breach Ukrainian defenses both through massed assaults and by covertly advancing small infantry groups.
Syrskyi noted that, based on reports received, he has defined priority tasks for commanders of control bodies and units holding the defense on this axis.
“The main focus is on increasing the resilience of the defense, ensuring uninterrupted logistical support, improving the effectiveness of fire damage and achieving coordinated interaction at all levels of command. I have issued the necessary orders to strengthen support for our warriors, including through the unmanned component,” the commander-in-chief wrote.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day Ukrainian troops repelled 50 assault actions on the Pokrovsk axis near Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Zatyshok, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Chervonyi Lyman, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, as well as toward Serhiyivka, Filiya, Kucheriv Yar and Novopavlivka.
Last week, the Air Assault Forces reported that Russian troops had intensified attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk using assault groups. At the same time, the Defense Forces continue to halt the enemy’s efforts.