The war in Ukraine
The Battle of Pokrovsk: New Russian Military Tactics
Heavy fighting in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, has been going on for more than a year, and in recent months it has spilled over into the streets.
Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Why are Russian forces bypassing the city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine?
The Russian army continues to advance in eastern Ukraine, but Pokrovsk, as an important transport hub, remains intact. Experts believe that the strategy of avoiding street fighting is part of a wider plan to cut the logistics lines of Ukrainian troops