The Pokrovsk Direction Has Become More Lethal for Russia Than the Soviet Campaign in Afghanistan.

Changes on the Pokrovsk Direction

The capture of the city of Pokrovsk has become a central goal for Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. They are trying to encircle it from the west and break through from the east.

The strategic significance of Pokrovsk for the enemy is emphasized by the spokesperson of the operational-strategic grouping of troops 'Khortytsia' - Major Viktor Trehubov. The Russians will not be able to continue their aggression in the south of Donetsk without control over this city. Despite the concentration of large forces, the offensive potential of the Russian troops is decreasing.

'Despite the significant numerical advantage, the Russians have lost the momentum necessary for further advancement. Moreover, it is impossible to maintain constant pressure. The Russian troops are also becoming exhausted. Moreover, the Ukrainians have managed to build an effective defense by coordinating infantry and drones. The Russians have faced resistance they did not expect,' said Trehubov.

Particular attention was drawn by the spokesperson to the enemy's losses. According to Trehubov, the Russians have lost a significant amount of armored vehicles and sustained considerable damage from multiple launch rocket systems at significant depth. The most affected are the enemy's manpower - 7 thousand have died over the month, total losses amount to 14-15 thousand people. According to Trehubov, the monthly losses of the Russians on the Pokrovsk direction exceed the losses of the Soviet Union over several years of the military conflict in Afghanistan.

'The Russians are losing an extraordinarily large number of armored vehicles. They have started to lose ammunition. This shows that their defeat is becoming deeper. Also, their manpower is suffering significant losses. 7 thousand dead and total losses of 14-15 thousand. This is over a month on the Pokrovsk direction. Russia is spending as many people as the Soviet Union over several years in Afghanistan,' the spokesperson reported.