The situation on the Donetsk front is becoming difficult and complex for the Ukrainian armed forces. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Russian forces have announced that they control a large part of the city of Pokrovsk, approximately 75-90 percent. Fighting continues in the remaining areas of the city, especially in the northern part.
Pokrovsk is an important logistics and defense center for the Ukrainian army, but it is gradually falling under Russian control. Additionally, the city of Mirnograd is almost besieged.
Russian forces are attempting to completely cut off the supply routes to the Ukrainian army in this area. Strategically, the loss of these territories could have negative consequences for Ukraine.
Specifically, losing control of Pokrovsk and Mirnograd would allow Russian forces to move along the Pavlograd direction. This could directly increase the threat to the city of Dnipro.
Furthermore, success in Pokrovsk would enable the Russian army to increase pressure to capture important cities such as Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka. Losing these areas could lead to the collapse of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk defense system.
At the same time, supplying Ukrainian units around Pokrovsk and Mirnograd is becoming increasingly difficult. Due to shelling and control of these areas by Russian forces, the Ukrainian army remains at risk of encirclement.
Reports also indicate that fighting continues on other fronts. The Russian army is continuing attacks in the Kupiansk, Chasiv Yar, Lyman, and Sever directions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that Ukrainian forces are also in a difficult situation in these areas. Western analysts acknowledge the complexity of the situation.
The Pokrovsk direction holds strategic importance for Russia. Ukrainian forces are attempting counterattacks in some areas, but disruptions in the logistics system complicate these efforts.
There are reports that some Ukrainian soldiers are surrendering under siege conditions. If Ukraine fails to evacuate its units from the Mirnograd area, this could become one of Russia's significant victories.
As of November 2025, Russian forces are achieving notable tactical and operational successes on the Donetsk front. This poses a serious threat to the overall stability of Ukraine's eastern front.
Military experts predict that the winter of 2025-2026 will be a decisive period for the eastern defense lines in Ukraine.
