With Russian forces reported to be just 6 miles from Pokrovsk, there are fears that the east has been left exposedRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia has continued to make rapid advances in eastern Ukraine toward the key city of Pokrovsk, sparking public criticism of the Ukrainian military leadership and raising questions about Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s decision to launch a bold incursion into the Russian Kursk region.For months, Russian forces have attempted to seize Pokrovsk, a strategically important mining town with a prewar population of about 60,000, but their advance has gained considerable momentum in recent weeks. Continue reading…
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Author : Pjotr Sauer and Shaun Walker in Sumy
Publish date : 2024-08-30 15:43:29
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Russian advances prompt public criticism of Ukraine’s Kursk push
