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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

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Kyiv Post Ukrinform UNIAN Kyiv Independent

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Source Reports

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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

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Russian forces are 5 km from a critical mine in Pokrovsk

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The mine is owned by Metinvest company

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

One of three mine shafts has been closed and evacuated

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian troops may encircle Ukrainian forces near Velyka Novosilka, located 74 kilometers from the regional center of Donetsk

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Russian operations in the area aim to sever logistics and occupy the village

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