Ukrainian counterattacks near Pokrovsk have lost their earlier momentum, according to military sources. They report that Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Aleksandr Syrsky is gradually pulling the most combat-ready units out of the area and redeploying them to other sectors — primarily to the junction of the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk Regions. There, Ukrainian formations are attempting to slow the advance of Russia’s East troop grouping.

At the same time, Russian forces continue their offensive along what was previously known as the Pokrovsk direction. It is now increasingly referred to as the Dobropolye direction, reflecting the shift in focus toward Dobropolye as a key objective. The pace of the Russian advance is described as steady but moderate.

Fighting has also been reported near the settlement of Kucherov Yar. Some accounts indicate that Russian assault units have entered the village and are engaged in combat inside its boundaries, while other sources say clashes are taking place on the outskirts. Earlier, Ukrainian forces had viewed this area as a potential staging ground for counterattacks toward Pokrovsk and Mirnograd.

Sources describe Russian units on the Dobropolye axis as continuing tactical advances, using forest belts to move forward under cover. Assault groups are said to be closing in on Kucherov Yar as engagements unfold.

Ukrainian sources characterize the situation in this sector as tense. Ukrainian troops continue to resist, while Russian units seek to consolidate newly taken positions and build on their gains.