Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the situation in Pokrovsk, where Russian forces are on the offensive, is difficult, with 170,000 Russian troops concentrated in the area. Undoubtedly,

Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies that his military, outnumbered eight to one, is surrounded, but pessimism is growing in Kyiv in the face of the invading army’s offensive

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is reportedly planning to visit Pokrovsk. It is obvious to everyone what this will lead to, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a briefing. "Putin says he will go to Pokrovsk.

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and the planning of long-range operations with the Commander-in-Chief and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Pokrovsk was dubbed a "fortress" settlement, key to Ukrainian lines in the east and connected to other cities forming the backbone of Ukraine's defense in the east. Russia kicked off a push to take Pokrovsk in the summer of 2024.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that while Russian troops are present in Pokrovsk, they are being systematically destroyed by Ukrainian forces. As of the morning of October 31, there have been no significant changes in the town,

Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine's east, Kyiv's forces target Russian energy hubs and Russia's leader ups the ante.

The commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces has warned Russian activity is increasing around the key frontline town of Pokrovsk, saying "the situation is difficult". General Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted Russian infantry was massing in the area and said he had visited the frontline himself for talks with key commanders.