President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where some of the fiercest battles are taking place. He awarded the best soldiers and emphasized the key role of drones in defense.
Russians have launched a wave of fake videos where Ukrainian soldiers allegedly surrender en masse near Pokrovsk. These videos were created using AI, as reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully evacuated a wounded soldier from an occupied settlement using a ground robotic complex. The mission lasted almost 6 hours, the robot covered 64 km, despite hitting a mine and being attacked by a drone.
Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is active in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders stopped enemy attacks and achieved partial success in certain areas.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) discovered and destroyed the headquarters of the Russian unit "Rubicon" in occupied Avdiivka, eliminating officers and drone operators. The enemy headquarters, which specialized in using combat drones, was located in a semi-destroyed building.
Fighters of the SBU's "Alpha" Special Operations Center have destroyed over 1,500 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk and its surroundings over the past month. Also hit were 39 artillery systems, 20 tanks, and 62 armored combat vehicles.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continues the operation in Pokrovsk, fierce battles are ongoing. Special forces are working to eliminate enemy attempts to expand fire influence on logistics.
Over the past day, 163 combat engagements took place on the front, 55 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 5 missile and 75 air strikes, using 6,411 kamikaze drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that up to 30 HUR special forces are assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, but he does not have details of the special operation. He emphasized that the main shield in the Pokrovsk direction consists of the Airborne Assault Troops, marines, and mechanized brigades.
President Zelenskyy reported that up to 60 Russian servicemen remain in Kupyansk, and the city is being cleared. Fierce battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where 30% of all combat operations and 50% of KAB (guided aerial bomb) usage are concentrated.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the advance of the Defense Forces in the area of the Dobropillia salient. This forces Russia to disperse its forces, making it impossible to concentrate efforts near Pokrovsk.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 83 combat engagements since the beginning of the day. The largest number of battles – 32 – was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, and 11 each in the Kupyansk and Oleksandrivka directions.
Russian troops have turned the Mangush meat processing plant into a temporary storage facility for the bodies of those killed from the Pokrovsk direction. Russia's morgue system and logistics cannot cope with the load due to massive losses.
Defense forces are actively clearing the north of Pokrovsk of occupiers, eliminating 19 Russians yesterday. The situation in Myrnohrad is tense but not threatening, with a small number of enemy forces on the approaches.
Russian troops advanced near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region and Pryvilne in Zaporizhzhia region. This is evidenced by data from the DeepState monitoring project as of November 2.
Since the beginning of November 2, 168 combat engagements have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy carried out 36 air strikes, dropped 63 guided aerial bombs, and used 3,759 kamikaze drones.
Over the past day, 143 combat engagements were recorded, the Defense Forces stopped five offensive actions in the Sloviansk direction. Missile troops and artillery hit six areas of personnel concentration and two enemy artillery systems.
Agents of the movement from the 115th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed in the Avdiivka area, destroyed their own truck. This delayed the unit's deployment.
In the last week alone, 38 soldiers left the positions of the 74th Brigade, despite the fact that special groups are being formed in the enemy's rear to catch them. At the same time, the effective use of special units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces only increases panic among the occupiers.
Over the past day, 81 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions. In the Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced by 200 meters.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that a comprehensive operation to destroy enemy forces in Pokrovsk is underway. The defense of the agglomeration will be supported by additional units and weapons.
Kyrylo Budanov personally led the HUR operation in Pokrovsk, refuting Putin's and Gerasimov's statements about the alleged "encirclement" and "capture" of the city. Two special forces groups were landed by Black Hawk helicopters behind enemy lines.
The information from the Russian Ministry of Defense about the elimination of 11 HUR fighters near Pokrovsk is not true. Ukrainian intelligence is conducting stabilization measures in the Pokrovsk area.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 60 airstrikes and used 5404 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
German journalist Julian Röpcke received an invitation to visit Kupyansk and Pokrovsk from a producer of Russian "Channel One", but refused. The invitation came after Putin's statement about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in these cities.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are conducting a counter-offensive operation near Pokrovsk. The goal is to restore the operation of key logistics lines, as confirmed by UNN sources and a video by The Economist correspondent.
Over the past day, 94 combat engagements took place, with the enemy showing activity in the Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, and Kostiantynivka directions. Border settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions were subjected to artillery shelling.
President Zelenskyy stated that the situation in Pokrovsk is difficult, but Ukrainian forces are in control. He denied information about the encirclement of Ukrainian troops, comparing it to fakes about the Kursk operation.
Over the past day, 132 combat engagements were recorded, which is almost a quarter less than the day before. The enemy concentrated a third of its attacks on the Pokrovsk direction, carrying out 48 assault operations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "East" military group deny the blocking of Pokrovsk by Russian troops, calling it propaganda. The situation in the city remains difficult, with infiltration of enemy infantry and search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces.
