Hell on Eastern Ukraine: Putin’s Obsession with Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka Rages On!
Thought the war in Ukraine would stop? Think again! While the world watches, Putin keeps pushing his troops into hellish battles around two cities – Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka. These two cities, just an hour apart, have become the epicenters of bloody clashes lasting nearly a year.
Small Teams, Big Drama
Russian forces aren’t attacking en masse but in small teams of one to three soldiers on motorcycles, off-road vehicles, and buggies. Yes, you read that right – not massive armies, but small, fast attacks aimed at breaking Ukrainian defenses. But Ukrainians aren’t giving up! According to Supreme Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, Russian attacks are fierce but without significant progress.
Humanitarian Crisis in Kostyantynivka
The situation in Kostyantynivka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Half the city is without electricity, gas supply is cut off, and water is delivered only once a day, meeting just 20% of residents’ needs. Imagine living in darkness, without basic necessities, while bombs and drones hover overhead.
Why Pokrovsk?
Pokrovsk isn’t a big city but is strategically crucial. It sits on an important railway connecting military centers in Donetsk region. Russia has been trying to capture it for almost a year but has failed. Despite numerical and technical superiority, Ukrainians hold the line. Before the war, about 60,000 people lived in Pokrovsk; most have fled, and the last coal mine closed earlier this year.
Putin’s Territorial Game
Moscow claims to control about 20% of Ukraine’s territory, including four regions it annexed – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. But full control over these areas is far from reality. Western allies accuse Putin of deliberately delaying peace talks to seize more territory.
Psychological Warfare and Fake Victories
Syrskyi warns that Russia seeks not only operational gains but also psychological impact – to show the world it can plant its flag and declare fake victories. But Ukrainians aren’t fooled. They defend their cities and keep fighting despite all hardships.
What’s Next?
The war in Ukraine isn’t cooling down. Attacks continue, and people in affected areas live in uncertainty and fear. While Putin pushes his plans, the world must watch and not forget what’s happening in Eastern Europe.
If you think this is just another distant news story, think again. This is reality affecting thousands every day. So, what do you think? How long can Ukraine endure this hell? Feel free to share your thoughts or drop a sarcastic comment – you know you want to!
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