Pokrovsk offensive

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The Pokrovsk offensive was a military operation in the Russo-Ukrainian war by the Russian Armed Forces with the primary goal of capturing the strategic cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in western Donetsk Oblast. Fighting increased with the Russian advance into and subsequent capture of Prohres on 18 and 19 July 2024, a turning point for the Russian offensive northwest of Avdiivka following the latter's capture in February 2024, and had taken place in numerous settlements east and south of Pokrovsk in Pokrovsk Raion. After a protracted military campaign, Russian forces were reported to have captured Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in early 2026 after entering the former city in November 2025. Despite official Russian claims of opening up new major advances in Donetsk following the cities' capture, Russia was reported to have been unable to capitalize on the seizure of both, not making significant advancements west of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad since December 2025.

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