Russia is on the verge of capturing a crucial city in Eastern Ukraine, marking a significant advancement for its military. The potential capture of Pokrovsk would provide Russia with a strategic edge in dominating the Donbas region.
Source: Institute for the Study of War with American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project
Note: As of Sept. 8
By The New York Times
Pokrovsk serves as a critical hub for transportation networks in Donbas. A successful Russian attack could sever supply lines to Ukrainian strongholds and threaten positions to the south.
Ukraine faces formidable challenges, with its troops retreating significantly at times in August.
The area around Pokrovsk is fortified with anti-tank defenses and trenches, posing obstacles to Russian advancement.
2024-09-11 09:03:58
Source from www.nytimes.com