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russians come close to the outskirts of Pokrovsk
Kyiv • UNN
russian occupants approach the outskirts of Pokrovsk, the city prepares for defense, plans are developed and fortifications are built with the support of the military and other regions.
russian occupiers are coming close to the outskirts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. The city is preparing, defense plans have been developed. This was announced by the head of the Pokrovsk city military administration Serhiy Dobryak during a telethon, a correspondent of UNN reports.
We see that the enemy is approaching the city, the outskirts of the city. The outskirts are up to 11 kilometers away. The city is preparing like all other cities in Donetsk region. We have a combat unit and a combat brigade assigned to each city in Donetsk region. We have developed city defense plans. We are given tasks and work together with the military and the regional military administration. Some other regions help us, we build fortifications
He also clarified that the construction of fortifications is a continuous process.
Addendum
On August 16, Dobryak reportedthat russian troops continue to approach Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and are about 10 km from the city. Residents should evacuate as soon as possible.
DeepState reportedthat on Saturday, August 17, russian occupants seized Mykolaivka, Donetsk region.
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