The political strategy of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to capture the entire Donetsk region. The battle for Pokrovsk is likely to become the climax of Moscow’s military campaign, reports The Guardian. It is reported that over the past month, Russian forces have been amassing troops in the Pokrovsk direction. This buildup may be part of a larger Russian offensive that began with the capture of Avdiivka. The likely objective is to expand a narrow salient deeper into Ukrainian territory and capture the city of Pokrovsk. The Guardian notes that Pokrovsk holds significant importance for the …
