Russian forces are on the verge of gaining control of a key city in the eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military reported on Wednesday, adding that Moscow had attacked the town 19 times that day. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) confirmed Russia’s “significant tactical advances into and around Selydove in recent days.” However, the ISW also noted that Moscow’s focus on securing the city has come at the expense of Russia’s ability to sustain a meaningful offensive drive on the city of Pokrovsk – Russia’s top priority in the area. Geolocated footage shows that Russian forces have advanced…