The loss of the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region poses a threat of a breakthrough by Russian troops into another area. This was stated on December 10 by the commander of the platoon of the 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar," Stanislav Buniatov, with the call sign "Osman."
According to him, "everyone has already come to terms" with the fact that the Russian Armed Forces will enter Pokrovsk. However, few realize the implications this will have for the defense capabilities of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
"The Dnipropetrovsk region is not built up with villages like Donetsk, so the advance there will be quicker," the volunteer warned.
He also addressed those who support the idea of peace negotiations. Buniatov assured that once the enemy enters the Dnipropetrovsk region, they will dictate the terms for its complete transfer to Russia.
A lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign "Alex" reported that after the capture of the village of Shevchenko, a breakthrough by the occupiers towards the Pavlograd - Pokrovsk highway is possible, aiming to encircle the city from the flank.
The officer noted that due to poor weather, enemy assaults are currently "on pause." The invaders have halted their advance, but intercepts indicate they plan to move forward.
"Considering the terrain, this movement is possible to the north or northwest of Shevchenko," added "Alex."
In the morning report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it was stated that over the past day, 51 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces are most active in the areas of Myrolyubivka, Lisovka, Promin, Dachenko, Chumatske, and Shevchenko.
Recall that on December 9, DeepState reported that the Russian Armed Forces are deploying infantry with the goal of complete occupation of the village of Shevchenko. Analysts described the enemy's strategy as obvious—securing logistical routes to Pokrovsk to subsequently capture the city itself.
Military expert David Ex stated that the battle for Pokrovsk will be the climax of the Russian Armed Forces' offensive in 2024. In his assessment, a counterattack in the area of Velyka Novosilka will not be able to stop a significantly larger assault on the city.