Russian forces have announced the capture of Pokrovsk, a strategic city in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, following months of intense fighting in the region. The city, which served as an important logistics hub for Ukrainian forces, has been the focus of a major Russian offensive since the fall of 2024.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that its forces had fully secured the city after Ukrainian troops withdrew under heavy pressure. Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed the loss of the city but acknowledged that the situation in the area has become extremely difficult.
Pokrovsk's fall, if confirmed, would represent one of the most significant Russian territorial gains in recent months and could have major implications for the ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The city's capture would give Russian forces control of a key transportation junction connecting several major highways in the Donbas region.
The development comes as diplomatic efforts to end the nearly three-year conflict continue, with U.S. President Donald Trump recently holding talks with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The timing of this military development adds pressure to the ongoing negotiations.
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