Russia Advances in Donetsk The Battle for Pokrovsk

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Russia has made significant strides in the Donetsk region, with recent reports indicating potential advances toward capturing Pokrovsk. This region has been a battleground of intense conflict since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Donetsk, one of the four Ukrainian territories Moscow claimed to annex in 2022, remains fiercely contested, with neither side having full control.  ► Subscribe to Headlinecast for the latest video updates. It's free! - https://www.youtube.com/@Headline-Cast  ► More Videos -  https://youtube.com/@Headline-Cast   ►Visit our Website  -  https://www.headlinecast.com  Follow ET on: ► Website      -  https://headlinecast.com ► Facebook   -  https://facebook.com/headlinecast ► X                  -  https://x.com/HeadlineCast ► Medium      -  https://medium.com/@HeadlineCast ► Instagram  -  https://instagram.com/headlinecast ► linkedin      -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/headlinecast/  ► READ MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO -  Russia Pushes Forward in Donetsk as Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Grabs Attention As Ukraine’s offensive in Russia’s Kursk region continues to dominate headlines and lift the spirits of Kyiv’s supporters, Moscow’s troops are making significant strides in the eastern Donetsk region, an area that remains a critical battleground in the ongoing conflict.  The Capture of New York: A Strategic Gain for Russia On Tuesday, the Russian army announced the capture of the eastern Ukrainian town of New York—a claim verified by data from the Ukrainian crowd-sourced tracking site, DeepState. This victory moves Russian forces closer to the city of Pokrovsk, a key strategic and logistical hub for Ukraine. The capture of Pokrovsk would represent a major gain for Moscow, potentially altering the balance of power in the region.  Why Donetsk is a Battlefield of High Stakes Donetsk is one of four Ukrainian regions that Russia claimed to have annexed in 2022, despite not fully controlling any of them. The region has been the site of some of the most intense combat since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Kyiv, struggling with manpower and ammunition shortages after months of relentless fighting, has found it difficult to maintain its hold on the front line. Although Ukrainian authorities may have hoped that the Kursk offensive would relieve some pressure on their forces, Russia’s advance in Donetsk shows no signs of slowing.  Recent Gains: Russia's Most Significant Advance Since May In the past week alone, the Russian army has captured approximately 80 square kilometers of territory in Donetsk, taking control of several key settlements, including Mykolaivka, Zhelanne, Orlivka, Lysychne, Ivanivka, and Svyrydonivka. According to DeepState, this marks Russia’s most significant military advance since May.  Alexey Alshanskiy of the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT), an independent organization that conducts open-source investigations of the Russian military,

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00:00As Ukraine's offensive in Russia's Kursk region grabs headlines and lifts the spirits of Kiev's

00:05supporters, Moscow's forces continue to advance in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region.

00:11The Russian army recently announced the capture of the eastern Ukrainian town of New York.

00:16This claim was confirmed by data from Ukraine's crowdsourced tracking site, Deep State.

00:22This latest gain puts Russian troops closer to the strategic city of Pokrovsk,

00:26a critical stronghold and logistics hub for the Ukrainian army.

00:30But what does Russia's progress in Donetsk and the potential capture of Pokrovsk mean

00:35for the ongoing war? Donetsk, one of four regions Moscow claimed to annex in 2022,

00:42has witnessed some of the most intense fighting of Russia's full-scale invasion.

00:46Despite fierce resistance, Kiev is grappling with shortages of manpower and ammunition

00:51after months of grueling combat. While Ukrainian authorities likely hoped that the offensive in

00:57Kursk would relieve pressure elsewhere, Russia has continued to push forward in Donetsk.

01:03Over the past week, the Russian army has captured approximately 80 square kilometers,

01:07taking control of several settlements. This marks Russia's most significant military advance

01:13since May, according to Deep State. Expert commentary, Alexey Olshansky from the

01:19Conflict Intelligence Team, suggests that Russia intensified its attacks after realizing that

01:24Ukrainian reserves were focused on another front. In contrast, Russia's progress in other

01:30frontline areas has slowed. Their advances in the Luhansk region and southern Ukraine have been

01:36minimal, and efforts to penetrate further into the Kharkiv region have stalled. In response to the

01:41Russian advance, Ukrainian authorities have started evaluating Pokrovsk and nearby areas.

01:48The governor of Donetsk has ordered the evacuation of children and parents from

01:52Pokrovsk and surrounding villages, affecting over 53,000 people, including nearly 4,000 children.

01:59Expert insight, Israeli military expert David Sharp points out that the full capture of the

02:05Donetsk region is a top priority for the Kremlin, making Pokrovsk a crucial target.

02:10However, Olshansky warns that while Pokrovsk is strategically important,

02:15its capture may not necessarily give Russia a decisive advantage.

02:19The Ukrainian army continues to put up a fierce defense, and Russia's advance, while steady,

02:25could be disrupted if forces are withdrawn to defend Kursk or if Ukraine deploys additional

02:30formations to stabilize the front. Conclusion

02:33As the battle for Donetsk rages on, both experts agree that the capture of Pokrovsk is far from

02:39certain. While Russia may come close, the outcome remains uncertain, especially if Ukraine takes

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