The defense of Pokrovska is approaching the finals: the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation surround the city - Sky News (map)

It is reported that Russian invaders are already controlling all ways of supply and have created a "destruction zone" with UAV. This is stated in Sky News dated September 18. Pokrovsk is a transport node of road and rail connection, which Russia considers "gates to Donetsk". Its occupation is expected to seriously complicate the supply to the defense forces and jeopardize other important cities, including Kramatorsk and Slavyansk.

"It will take time because the Russians are in fact trying to displace Ukrainians," said Dr. Myron. She explained that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were trying to completely surround Pokrovsk. "They do not want to storm the city because it is too difficult and requires large human resources, and will lead to significant losses," the expert said.

According to her, this indicates the "change of approach" by the enemy, because Russia now prefers slower operations from the environment rather than storm attacks with significant losses. It was so passionate about Bakhmut. In addition, the invaders managed to move near Kupyansk in Kharkiv region. This city is a key transport and logistics knot, where several major rail lines converge. "They seem to be close enough," Myron said. It is known that Russia crossed its fighters through the pipeline.

The Ukrainian command assured that it controls this output. The General Staff of the Armed Forces informed that the city was ongoing in counteraction to sabotage, and around it-search and shock operations. Kupyansk was released during the counter -offensive in the fall of 2022 and is regular attacks.

According to the expert, the offensive in the area may be part of the efforts of the Russian Federation to win lost territories or seizure of land that can be used as a trump card in negotiations in the future. We will remind, on Reuters indicated that the head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Valery Gerasimov lies President of Russia Vladimir Putin about the situation in Ukraine.