Ukrainian Armed Forces deny rumors of Russian troops in Pokrovsk

18 January 07:37

The Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops denied rumors about the presence of Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. According to the military, fighting continues on the outskirts of the agglomeration. This is reported in the official Telegram channel of the Khortytsia military unit, Komersant ukrainskyi reports

Thus, MP Mariana Bezuhla said that the Russians had entered Pokrovsk, and, according to her, “there is not a single combat manager capable of stabilizing the catastrophe” at the front. She also spoke out about the current commander of the Land Forces, Mykhailo Drapaty, saying that he was allegedly specially hidden in the rear.

Instead, the Khortytsia command claims that the Defense Forces are resisting the enemy’s attempts to realize their numerical superiority and develop an offensive.

Khortytsia also added that through official information channels, verified and balanced information about the fighting and the operational situation in each direction of the front is constantly updated and provided to inform the public.

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At the same time, “any emotional interpretation of information and dissemination of messages that may in one way or another encourage the enemy to complicate the situation in a certain area of the front are actions in favor of the enemy.”

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In October, it was reported that the Russians were at a distance of about 6.7 kilometers from Pokrovsk. In the city itself, critical infrastructure was destroyed by 80%.

Дзвенислава Карплюк
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