💥 Attack

Russian artillery fire has been hitting Pokrovsk as Russian forces advance toward the city, with residents reporting deafening and deadly barrages in recent months.

December 17, 2024 Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast

Likely Reported by 2 independent sources

Kyiv Post Ukrinform

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Entities

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Source Reports

What each source reports. "Source tone" reflects the language used by the outlet — it is not an independent verification.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian forces have advanced to the gates of Pokrovsk over recent months

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The speed of Moscow's advance has shocked residents

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Key areas of Russian airstrikes include: Oleksandrivka, Burlatske, Velyka Novosilka, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Novopil

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