England’s recognition of Russia’s advance towards the strategic city of Pokrovsk

According to Isna, the British Ministry of Defense on Sunday pointed out the extensive advance of Russian ground forces during the past week towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine and wrote: “Over the past seven days, Russian forces have approached up to 10 kilometers from the outskirts of the city; A development that is an important point in the battle for control of the Donetsk region.

However, satellite images analyzed by researchers from Finland-based Blackbird Group show Russian forces currently only eight kilometers from Pokrovsk.

Pokrovsk is a key logistical hub for Ukrainian forces in the region, and its potential fall could have profound implications for the country’s war against Russia.

On the other hand, “Frontintelligence Insight”, a Ukrainian analytical group, reported: “Pokrovsk is one of the 2 main railway and road connections in the Donetsk region, and its loss threatens the logistics of the entire region for the Ukrainian army.”

According to the British Ministry of Defence, while the Russian advance has been rapid, it is expected to slow significantly as their forces begin to encounter the densely built-up areas of Pokrovsk. Urban warfare usually favors the defenders, allowing Ukrainian forces to use the city’s infrastructure for defensive purposes.

However, the British Ministry of Defense continued in its report: “The advance of Russian forces poses a serious threat to Ukraine’s ability to maintain vital supply lines to several key bases, including Chasivyar and Volehdar. If Russian forces capture Pokrovsk, the lengthening and disruption of Ukrainian supply lines will complicate and slow down the supply and reinforcement of Ukrainian positions across the Eastern Front.”

The ministry wrote in another part of its report: “Despite the extensive offensive pressure on Pokrovsk, the operational speed of Russian military activities on other front lines in eastern and southern Ukraine is low, and no major territorial changes have been reported. It seems that the focus of military operations is focused on the Battle of Pokrovsk.

In the broader context of these developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again called for increased military aid from Western allies and has emphasized the urgent need for advanced weapon systems and ammunition to counter Russia’s intensified advance.

According to reports, Ukrainian forces are strengthening their positions in Pokrovsk and preparing for a prolonged and intense defense of the city.

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