Russians resume attacks near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast after brief lull

After a short period of relative calm, Russian forces have resumed attempts to improve their tactical position near the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: Major Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group, on the national joint 24/7 newscast, as reported by Ukrinform

Quote: "As for the situation on the Pokrovsk front: the Russians were significantly exhausted over the past two months. During the first ten days of March, they took a sort of pause. During that time, the number of combat clashes in the area dropped sharply, but then it started to rise again.

This means the Russians have simply recovered and are now resuming their attempts to improve their tactical position near Pokrovsk. However, the intensity has not reached the levels seen in February, simply because they physically have fewer troops. They have fewer soldiers and less equipment. The guys fighting on those fronts – Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – are saying that there are fewer Russians."

Details: Trehubov added that the Russians cannot abandon this front because it still plays a role in their strategic plans to control this part of Donetsk Oblast.

The officer noted that Russian troops suffered heavy losses near Pokrovsk in January and February.

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