The Ukrainian defense forces are actively resisting Russian troops in Pokrovsk, preventing further advancement as battles rage along the railway line.
This was reported by the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Telegram.
«Fighting is ongoing along the entire railway line. Ukrainian soldiers, including the 425th Separate Assault Battalion «Skelya», are conducting raids south of the railway in coordination with other units, setting ambushes and eliminating the enemy», the message states.
Clashes continue in the central part of Pokrovsk. Over the past day, assault units have eliminated 21 Russian soldiers.
FPV operators are actively targeting enemy assets, including personnel and equipment, which the Russians camouflage in urban areas after moving in.
«The Russian forces are attempting to advance into the northern part of the city. At the cost of their own lives, they are trying to accumulate forces and prepare for a further offensive, including establishing satellite communications», the Air Assault Forces noted.
Ukrainian troops are monitoring these actions and hindering their plans.
The Russians are using drones and KABs to disrupt Ukrainian logistics between Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, and Kramatorsk.