As The Economist reports, the Russian army is intensifying its efforts in the area of the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region with the aim of capturing this strategically important object.
The police department and local administration left the city, two supermarkets closed. Local residents stand in queues at banks and pension offices, some heed the calls of the authorities and evacuate the city. At the moment, Russian troops are 10 km from Pokrovsk.
The Ukrainian command tries to explain the Russian offensive in different ways. Some officials point out that there are not enough shells, and the enemy has ten times more. Others point to Russian tactics — small infantry attacks, guided bombs, new types of electronic warfare. However, resource depletion and manpower issues appear to be the main cause of the collapse.
Against the background of these events, the achievements of Russian forces are reported in the Kursk region. As reported, Nova Zadryshchenko was captured, which adds new elements to the picture of the regional struggle.
The capture of Pokrovsk could be a significant strategic achievement for Russia, creating a potential springboard for an offensive on the Dnipro and Zaporozhye.
