Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraDecember 11, 2025 at 04:22 AM

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On December 11, 2025, Ukrainian forces reported a large Russian mechanized assault in Pokrovsk, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine. Russia, which claims full control of Pokrovsk, reportedly deployed around 30 vehicles in a convoy in an attempt to break through from the south to the northern part of the city, where Ukrainian forces maintain they still hold ground. The assault is part of Russia's months-long campaign to seize Pokrovsk, a former logistics hub, as a key objective in capturing the Donbas region. Ukraine's top military commander stated that Russia has massed approximately 156,000 troops around Pokrovsk. Capturing the city would be Russia's biggest gain in nearly two years and increase pressure on Kyiv.

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Donbas region 50% Ukraine's 7th Rapid Response Corps ×260% Pokrovsk ×370% Ukraine ×680% Russia ×580%

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