Russians Enter Pokrovsk? 🚩 Velyka Novosilka Collapses 🪖

The defense of Velyka Novosilka has collapsed. 🚨 Ukrainian forces have begun a panicked retreat, but it is likely that not all units will manage to escape the encirclement. 🔄 Simultaneously with the operation in Velyka Novosilka, the Russian Armed Forces launched an offensive northwest of the area, aiming to advance toward the Zaporizhzhia region. 📈 Another breakthrough appears to be on the horizon.
📢 Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces entered the city of Pokrovsk last night. However, by morning, no footage of objective control had been published to confirm this information. 📹
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This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 18th of January 2025.