Russian occupation troops are ramping up their attacks on the positions of Defense Forces in the Pokrovsk agglomeration of Donetsk, with the most intense fighting occurring in the industrial zone of Pokrovsk. This was reported by the 7th Air Assault Corps on social media.
"The 7th Air Assault Corps maintains its defensive line. Over the past week, Ukrainian forces eliminated 236 Russians, with another 136 wounded. Our soldiers also struck 1 tank, 3 armored vehicles, and 23 units of automotive and motorcycle equipment. The enemy continues to increase the number of assaults on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk agglomeration. Last week, the Russians attacked our units 132 times, which is nearly 20% more than the previous week," stated the 7th Air Assault Corps.
The report indicates that Ukrainian forces are thwarting the Russians' attempts to secure high-rise buildings in Pokrovsk, which the enemy wants to use as dominant heights. Such counteractions allow other Defense Forces units to carry out tasks to cleanse the city of the enemy.
The liquidation of Russian forces in the northern part of Pokrovsk continues. The most intense battles are currently taking place in the industrial zone, according to the 7th Corps. They also noted that the enemy's infiltration routes into this area are under the control of Ukrainian forces, limiting their ability to replenish losses.
At the same time, the enemy is attempting to concentrate its efforts in other parts of the city and on the western outskirts to further advance towards Hryshyne, located northwest of Pokrovsk. Ukrainian forces are holding back the enemy, particularly due to a multi-layered defense system. Logistics in Hryshyne allow for the execution of designated tasks, Ukrainian military personnel assure.
The defensive operation in Myrnohrad continues. Logistics is being ensured, and the replenishment of food supplies and ammunition is carried out on time.
The enemy is attempting to attack Myrnohrad from the southeast. Defense forces are successfully eliminating the enemy at the approaches to the city, preventing the adversary from infiltrating the city, as stated in the report.
Background: On November 10, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that logistics to Myrnohrad in Donetsk region are complicated but ongoing, and the information about complete enemy fire control over the logistics routes of the Ukrainian Defense Forces or operational encirclement of the city is not true.