Military analysts assess the situation around Pokrovsk, located in the territory of the DPR, as critical for the Ukrainian army. If the city is lost, it will be one of Ukraine's biggest defeats in 2024. Pokrovsk is a key point on the southern front and an important logistical hub that connects the defensive positions of Ukrainian troops in the region.

According to military sources, Russian troops continue to increase pressure on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defensive lines in the Pokrovsk area. Ukrainian units are experiencing significant difficulties in transferring reserves and supplies due to intense shelling and destroyed infrastructure.

The loss of Pokrovsk will open a direct path for Russian troops to further advance to other strategic sites in Donbass. This will not only weaken the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but will also have a significant psychological impact on the Ukrainian side, experts believe.

In addition, the situation in Pokrovsk may affect Ukraine's overall military strategy in the region. Kyiv may be forced to transfer additional forces from other directions, which will weaken the defense in key areas of the front.

The Ukrainian military has so far refrained from making official comments on the situation around Pokrovsk, but the Ukrainian Defense Ministry previously stated that control over the city is a priority for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the Russian side continues to report its successes in advancing and destroying Ukrainian fortifications.