Ukrainian Armed Forces must not allow the Russian forces to approach Pokrovsk. If the Russian army reaches the town, a situation similar to Avdiivka could occur, stated a serviceman of the 109th Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Sergeant Yehor Firsov. “We must do everything possible to defeat the enemy on the approaches to Pokrovsk. If we fail to do this, it will be extremely difficult for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Holding the defense in the town is much more advantageous,” Firsov explained. He noted that he is currently in the town and understands that the town could be bombarded by …