The operational situation on the Pokrovsk direction remains difficult, with intense fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. Around fifty combat engagements are recorded there every day.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that during a working visit to the Pokrovsk direction he worked directly on the ground with military command bodies and unit commanders.
According to him, the enemy is trying to increase pressure by moving reserves toward Pokrovsk and seeking opportunities to break through Ukraine’s defenses, both through sporadic massed assaults and covert advances by small infantry groups. Under such conditions, organizing defense requires full situational awareness, flexible decisions, and precise calculations.
Syrskyi noted that special attention was paid to preserving the lives of personnel and maintaining the combat capabilities of units. Based on the briefings, he identified priority tasks for commanders of command bodies and units holding the defense on this direction.
The main focus is on strengthening the resilience of defenses, ensuring uninterrupted logistics, improving the effectiveness of firepower, and maintaining coordinated interaction across all command levels. He also issued the necessary orders to enhance support for Ukrainian troops, including the unmanned systems component.
Despite the difficult situation, Ukrainian servicemen continue to hold their positions and prevent Russian forces from realizing their plans to break through toward the western boundaries of Donetsk region.