The Russians try to interrupt by to Pokrovsk by the flanks and encircle the town, utilizing superior forces and formations of three armies.

Supply: Viktor Trehubov, spokesman for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group, on air through the nationwide joint 24/7 newscast

Quote from Trehubov: "The Russian occupiers are throwing all out there forces ahead [to Pokrovsk – ed.] and attempting to interrupt by the Ukrainian defence. Nonetheless, there have been no battles within the metropolis and its suburbs to this point."

Particulars: The spokesperson careworn that there have been no Russian sabotage and reconnaissance teams within the metropolis and its outskirts. Nonetheless, the Russians try to encircle the town from the left and proper flanks.

Trehubov additionally famous that the Russians are avoiding frontal battles and plan to achieve a foothold on the outskirts of Pokrovsk, because the combating within the metropolis itself is extraordinarily tough.

Background:

• On 8 December, analysts on the Institute for the Examine of Conflict (ISW) wrote of their report that the Kremlin was more likely to proceed its makes an attempt to seize the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, regardless of important human and materials losses.
• Because of the escalation of the scenario in Pokrovsk, pure fuel provides to the inhabitants had been minimize off on 12 December.
• Analysts additionally reported that the Russians had been six kilometres from Pokrovsk on 12 December.

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