Russia will not abandon the occupation of Pokrovsk despite record losses: ISW analysts have named the reason.

Russian forces continue their offensive on Pokrovsk

According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the command of the Russian armed forces plans to sacrifice equipment and personnel to achieve tactical territorial gains in Pokrovsk by 2025.

Despite possible serious losses, the Kremlin will not abandon the offensive on Pokrovsk, as it aligns with its goal of capturing the entire Donetsk region.

Recently, Russian troops executed a pivotal maneuver, expanding their positions to the south and southeast of Pokrovsk.

In November 2024, Russian troops began an offensive west and northwest of Selidove along the Petrovka-Pustynka-Zhovte line south of Pokrovsk. Analysts report that Russian forces have already captured Novopustynka and advanced to the southern outskirts of the village of Shevchenko. Advances have also been noted north of Novotroitske and along the T0515 Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway towards Shevchenko.

These actions indicate a shift in the strategy of Russian forces, as previously they were actively advancing west of Selidove. The redeployment of the 90th Tank Division and the intensification of Russian attacks indicate a change in priorities in this section of the front.

It should be reminded that the 1019th day of the war continues.

Over the past day, the enemy has tried to advance deep into the territory of Ukraine using air strikes, kamikaze drones, and artillery shelling, but Ukrainian defenders have been actively resisting.

In the last day, 182 combat clashes were recorded, the enemy carried out 24 air strikes, 429 kamikaze drone attacks, and nearly 3000 shelling of our troops' positions.