Russian forces conducted a roughly fireteam-sized infiltration mission north of Pokrovsk as part of efforts to encircle Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.
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Russian forces recently conducted a roughly fireteam-sized infiltration mission north of Pokrovsk
The Chaikine electric substation in Donetsk Oblast was allegedly damaged in the attack.
Defense forces continue their defensive operation, conducting search and strike operations in certain areas
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Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-16-2025