Now is the time in response to Russia’s attack.
It would be reassuring to hear about Uncle Himey and other resources dropping in to visit that sector. I know that the orcs are attacking in small groups, but surely there are logistics and arty sites that deserve a visit.Ukraine War Maps Reveal Russian Advances Toward Critical City of Pokrovsk
Russian forces have advanced near the city of Pokrovsk, reportedly seizing nearby areas, a new battlefield map shows.
The Kremlin has seemingly doubled down on its mission to take the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk since Ukraine launched its surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk on August 6.
Moscow troops have made progress on this over the weekend, according to the Institute for the Institute for the Study of War's (ISW) assessment of the Russian Offensive Campaign published on Saturday.
Forces appear to have advanced in eastern Karlivka, southeast of Pokrovsk, and northeast of Mykolaivka, southeast of Pokrovsk on Friday.
On Saturday, soldiers also seem to have moved in on the southeastern outskirts of Novohrodivka, southeast of Pokrovsk, seizing the Novohrodivka City Council in the center of the town and Krasnyi Yar, east of Pokrovsk
This is according to the ISW, which has cited geolocated footage and Russian military bloggers.
Newsweek has contacted the Ukrainian and Russian Departments of Defense, via email, for confirmation and comment.
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Ukraine war maps reveal Russian advances toward critical city of Pokrovsk
As a transportation hub and as a city close to the front lines in the Donetsk region, Pokrovsk would be a tactical gain for Russia.www.newsweek.com
Whoever is still holding up the aid-Jake Sullivan or Biden himself, has to be made to change their mind or be replaced. The grounds are there even remove the President but his Cabinet will never have the guts to do it. We don't give a damn about being friendly with Russia once this war ends.
'The time for decisive action is now': Zelenskiy issues call following 'one of the largest attacks'
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has issued another plea to western partners to step up their assistance, after Russian launched what he described as “one of the largest attacks – a combined strike, involving over a hundred missiles of various types and around a hundred ‘Shaheds.’”
“Across Ukraine, we could do much more to protect lives if the aviation of our European neighbors operated in concert with our F-16s and air defense systems. If such unity has proven effective in the Middle East, it must work in Europe too,” the Ukrainian leader stressed.
“Ukraine cannot be constrained in its long-range capabilities when the terrorists face no such limitations,” he said, adding: “America, Britain, France, and our other partners have the power to help us stop this terror. The time for decisive action is now.”