The General Staff revealed the details of the defense of Pokrovsk

The defensive operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Pokrovsk direction is ongoing. The approaches to Pokrovsk are becoming another large cemetery for the Russian army. Thousands of invaders are being eliminated on the outskirts of the city and in nearby settlements.

In such conditions, the work of our unmanned systems operators and counter-sabotage groups is especially important.

The General Staff noted that among those who courageously and professionally hold this section of the front are soldiers from the 138th Special Operations Center of the Military Law Enforcement Service, and published a video of their combat work.

In total, during the operation, which has been ongoing since August 21, 2025, the Defense Forces neutralized at least 13,945 Russian occupiers (including 8,402 — irretrievable, 5,419 — wounded, 124 — prisoners).

Ukrainian defenders liberated 182.8 sq km of the territory of Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. Another 230.1 sq km were cleared of enemy DRG.

The enemy also lost 1,289 units of weapons and military equipment, including 32 tanks, 101 armored personnel carriers, 154 artillery systems, 5 MLRS, 435 vehicles, 562 motorcycles, as well as over 4,000 UAVs.