Ukrainian Forces Conduct Operations to Clear Russian Troops from Central Pokrovsk

Ukrainian military units are actively working to remove Russian forces from central Pokrovsk, according to a statement released on November 23. The Airborne Assault Forces reported that Ukrainian positions in the city center are being maintained, with ongoing firefights preventing Russian troops from establishing fortifications. The defense forces are conducting search and destroy operations to eliminate Russian presence in Pokrovsk.

The DeepState mapping project, a Ukrainian initiative in close contact with front-line commanders, indicates that Russian forces have continued to advance in central Pokrovsk over the past day. The city, located in northwestern Donetsk Oblast, has been a focal point of intense fighting over the past year. Russian units, sometimes disguised as civilians, have been infiltrating the city, as previously reported by the military.

Since the beginning of November, Ukrainian forces have reportedly killed 388 Russian soldiers and wounded another 87 in Pokrovsk. In recent days, the Skala Separate Assault Battalion conducted clearing operations in areas including the railway station, Pokrovsk Pedagogical College, and Sobornyi Square, targeting enemy presence.

Additionally, on November 23, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces released footage showcasing successful attacks on Russian positions within the city.