Tensions Escalate: Russian Forces Intensify Attacks Near Pokrovsk

Russian forces launched multiple attacks around Pokrovsk, intensifying their months-long campaign to encircle the eastern Ukrainian town. Despite strategic importance as a logistics hub, Ukrainian resistance has managed to slow Russian advances, according to the Ukrainian military's updates on the Telegram platform.

On Monday, Russian forces initiated numerous assaults on villages surrounding the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, according to the Ukrainian military's general staff via the Telegram social media platform.

Pokrovsk, significant as a logistics hub, has been a target for Russian encirclement efforts over several months.

Despite strategic pressures, persistent Ukrainian resistance continues to impede Russian progression in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)