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Russian Forces Intensify Attacks on Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine

Published February 9, 2026, 17:25
Russian Forces Intensify Attacks on Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces are intensifying their efforts to capture the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, a key railway hub. Ukrainian forces are resisting, but Russia is utilizing superior firepower and guided bombs. The capture of Pokrovsk would be Russia's biggest victory since Avdiivka. Simultaneously, Ukraine is facing pressure from the US to reach a peace agreement, while Russia insists on capturing Donetsk. Analysts estimate that Russia has captured only 1.3% of Ukrainian territory since 2023, but the bombing has caused severe damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.