Russian Forces Target Key Ukrainian Supply Lines Near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian troops face mounting pressure as Russia shifts strategy to sever critical logistics routes in eastern Ukraine.

Russian forces are bypassing the Ukrainian-held city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, focusing on cutting off a vital highway linking the city to Dnipro.
The highway is crucial for supplying Ukrainian forces across the region, and its disruption could severely weaken Pokrovsk's defenses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the fighting around Pokrovsk as the most intense in recent days, highlighting the strain on Ukraine's military after nearly three years of war.
Reports suggest Russia’s tactical shift follows heavy losses in personnel and equipment, with Ukrainian forces working to prevent Russian advances.
The developments come ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, with his administration signaling plans to prioritize resolving the conflict within months.