⚔️ Counterattack

Ukrainian forces began localized counterattacks south of Pokrovsk near Shevchenko, Pishchane, Kotlyne, and Nadiivka.

Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Meduza Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Ukrainian forces launched counterattacks south of Pokrovsk in late January 2025

Meduza → Source tone: likely

The most significant progress came along the Zaporizhzhia front and toward Pokrovsk.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The 3rd Army Corps held firm in its sector near Lyman and became a leader in intercepting Shahed-type drones.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Last year, the firm was forced to close its last remaining branch in Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

The closure was due to intense shelling and drone hunting directed at delivery vehicles near the front line

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Russians attacked under the cover of fog in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk.

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The 155th Brigade faced significant losses and suffered a mass chemical attack (CBRN) in early January after entering battle near Pokrovsk.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.788Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-8-2025