Russian Forces Press Major Advance, Threatening Key Donetsk Region
The advance of Russian troops in Ukraine continued at a steady pace throughout October, with analysts reporting the capture of 461 square kilometers of territory. According to the American Institute for the Study of War, the most significant progress is being made in the Donetsk region within the broader Donbas area.
Russian forces are now threatening the city of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistical hub for Ukrainian troops. Military observers warn that the city could fall to Russian forces in the coming days, a development that would mark a strategic setback for Ukraine.