A Russian advance north of Pokrovsk could sever a vital Ukrainian supply line in Donetsk province.

Ukraine has deployed the Azov Corps to the Pokrovsk front in Donetsk province to reinforce its defenses after Russia breached the line in the area.

A Ukrainian analysis group suggests Russia has penetrated defenses near the stronghold of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, threatening a key supply route.

Russia is employing a pincer movement to breach the Pokrovsk stronghold, combining encirclement and disruption of supply lines with special forces infiltrating the city center.

A Ukrainian commander says Russia is using a two-pronged approach against the strategic city of Pokrovsk: assaulting the outer defenses while sending sabotage units deep into the rear.

Russian special forces have infiltrated the strategic city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk and ambushed Ukrainian defenders, suggesting a potential weakening of Ukraine's defensive lines.