Russia is pushing into multiple areas in the war-torn Donbas region, with a particularly devastating impact on the once-thriving city of Pokrovsk.
Eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of destruction that goes far beyond the physical devastation wrought by the conflict. The streets of this former hub are now eerily quiet as residents and Ukrainian authorities have stripped everything of value from the town - its library, hospital equipment, industrial machinery, leaving behind a once-bustling settlement with over 60,000 people at its core.
Experts warn that Pokrovsk's collapse could signal the final days for Ukrainian control in this strategically significant area. The sheer scale of destruction and loss is sending shockwaves throughout Ukraine, as it grapples with the consequences of losing a key piece of its territory to Russia.
Eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of destruction that goes far beyond the physical devastation wrought by the conflict. The streets of this former hub are now eerily quiet as residents and Ukrainian authorities have stripped everything of value from the town - its library, hospital equipment, industrial machinery, leaving behind a once-bustling settlement with over 60,000 people at its core.
Experts warn that Pokrovsk's collapse could signal the final days for Ukrainian control in this strategically significant area. The sheer scale of destruction and loss is sending shockwaves throughout Ukraine, as it grapples with the consequences of losing a key piece of its territory to Russia.