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Zelensky Visits Troops in Pokrovsk Amid Fierce Fighting for Key Donbas City

FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min11,660 views
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Pokrovsk: A Critical Frontline

  • 📍 Pokrovsk, a city of 60,000, has become a ghost town and the most important theater of the Ukraine war.
  • 🎯 It is the scene of a fierce Russian offensive in the Donbas region, with 30% of the military action along the front unfolding in its vicinity.
  • 🧠 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the psychological pressure Russia is exerting on Ukraine and its allies by targeting this area.

Russian Offensive and Ukrainian Defense

  • ⚡ Zelensky stated that Russia has been forced to push back its deadline for taking Pokrovsk due to successful Ukrainian repelling of advances.
  • ⚠️ The situation in Pokrovsk is described as the toughest on the front, with Ukrainian forces continuing their defense operations.
  • 🕵️ Ukraine's defense minister acknowledged the presence of Russian infiltrators in some cities, including Pokrovsk, but assured the situation is under control.

International Support for Ukraine

  • 🇪🇺 The European Commission has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's EU membership.
  • 🇩🇪 Germany announced it will increase its military aid to Kyiv by 3 billion euros in 2026.
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