Russian forces advance toward Ukraine's strategic Pokrovsk, military bloggers say

The city is located in the eastern Donetsk region, which has been the focus of intense fighting in recent weeks.

Russian forces are advancing towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, according to military bloggers. The city is located in the Donetsk region, which has been the focus of intense fighting in recent weeks. If Russian forces are able to capture Pokrovsk, it would give them control of a key transportation hub and bring them closer to the regional capital of Donetsk.

The advance on Pokrovsk comes as Russian forces continue to make slow but steady progress in the Donbas region. In recent weeks, Russian forces have captured the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, and are now closing in on the city of Bakhmut.

The capture of Pokrovsk would be a significant victory for Russian forces, as it would give them control of a major transportation hub and bring them closer to the regional capital of Donetsk. However, Ukrainian forces are expected to put up a strong defense of the city, as it is a key strategic location.

The fighting in the Donbas region has been some of the most intense of the war in Ukraine. Both sides have suffered heavy losses, and the civilian population has been caught in the crossfire.

The United Nations has estimated that over 10,000 civilians have been killed in the war in Ukraine, and millions more have been displaced from their homes.

The fighting is likely to continue for some time, as neither side is willing to give up. The outcome of the war will likely have a major impact on the future of Ukraine and the region.