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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Fog Gives Russian Troops an Edge in Pokrovsk Battles
Caption: Fog Gives Russian Troops an Edge in Pokrovsk Battles. Thick fog has given Russian forces a major advantage in their push toward the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Ukraine’s 7th Airborne Assault Corps says poor visibility has allowed Moscow to move more troops into the city, trying to surround Ukrainian defenders who’ve been holding out for over a year. Drone operators say the fog made aerial surveillance almost impossible, letting Russian soldiers advance on motorbikes and even in civilian cars — something that would normally be, destroyed immediately by Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian troops managed to destroy part of one Russian convoy, but fighting in the city remains intense. President Volodymyr Zelensky admits the situation is “difficult,” and mapping by the DeepState group shows Russian troops closing in on multiple fronts. Military analysts warn Moscow’s goal is to encircle Pokrovsk and nearby Myrnohrad — cutting off supply routes and creating what they call a “cauldron” around Ukrainian forces. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,fog,Russia,troops,Pokrovsk,Ukraine,Zelensky,DeepState,Myrnohrad,assault,drones,convoy,battlefield,encirclement,cauldron,visibility,warfare,eastern Ukraine,military,Moscow,frontline
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