The Hottest Direction: What Is Happening Near Pokrovsk.

Ukrainian troops are trying to stop the Russians who are attempting to bypass Pokrovsk from the west

Russian military forces are trying to bypass the city of Pokrovsk from the west, while the Ukrainian troops are trying to stop them and prevent them from cutting off logistics routes.

This is their main goal and ambition - to bypass Pokrovsk from the west,' said the spokesperson for the operational-strategic group of troops 'Hortytsia' Viktor Trehubov.

According to him, Ukrainian troops are trying to stop the Russians and prevent them from encircling Pokrovsk and cutting off logistics routes.

He also noted that the situation is very tense and hostilities are occurring not only on the front line but also on the flanks.

Ukrainian military personnel are located directly in Pokrovsk and enemy artillery is shelling them from the sides.

Fighting also continues in Chasiv Yary, where the Russians are trying to push Ukrainian troops out.

Regarding the situation in Toretsk, the spokesperson confirmed that Russian troops are advancing in this direction.

He noted that despite this, the Russians have not yet managed to completely seize the city and are suffering significant losses.