The General Staff refutes the capture of Pokrovsk: the situation at the front remains tense

The units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively conducting defensive operations in challenging areas of the front, particularly in Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk. The leadership's statements of the Russian Federation about the 'capture' of these settlements by Russians are met with dismissal. According to the General Staff, these accusations are merely an attempt by the Kremlin to use propaganda to influence international negotiations.

Situation in Pokrovsk and Vovchansk

In Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, the defense forces maintain control of the northern part of the city along the railway line. Search and assault operations are ongoing to eliminate enemy groups. The enemy has suffered significant losses, and the Ukrainian forces have already destroyed 104 occupiers. Additionally, the Ukrainian units completely freed a group that had set up a Russian flag in the city under the cover of fog.

To supply the necessary materials to the positions, logistical routes have been additionally organized in the areas of Pokrovsk and Myrnograd.

Information about Vovchansk

The situation in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, is tense, as the enemy does not cease attempts to advance, using small infantry groups, drones, and artillery. However, the Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions. For the occupiers, demonstration actions with three-color ribbons mean only one thing - their destruction by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Additional Information

The Kremlin tried to announce the capture of Pokrovsk to influence the American-Russian negotiations scheduled in Moscow on December 2. However, analysts emphasize that there is currently no confirmation of these accusations. ISW noted that Russian troops have suffered serious losses in their months-long campaign to capture the city.

The President of Ukraine reported the completion of the clearing of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region from Russian invaders.

The Ukrainian forces continue active operations in Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, preventing the enemy's advance and inflicting significant losses on them. The Kremlin attempted to announce the capture of settlements to improve its position in international negotiations, but these attempts have no confirmation on the ground.