Pokrovsk remains firmly in Ukrainian hands despite Russia’s massive summer offensive. Vladimir Putin sent 110,000 soldiers in an effort to encircle and capture the city, but the plan unraveled. By September 16, reports from Euromaidan Press and the Institute for the Study of War confirmed that Russia’s campaign has devolved into disorganized small-scale assaults. Ukraine’s counteroffensives have reclaimed ground in Udachne and Myrnohrad, while Russian forces have been reduced to using civilian vehicles and even sewer systems in desperate infiltration attempts.The cost has been staggering. According to Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, August alone saw Russia lose 28,790 soldiers, while Ukraine retook 58 square kilometers of territory. By the end of the summer, Russia’s territorial gains had declined by 18% compared to July, and over 210,000 Russian troops have been lost with no strategic progress. Pokrovsk stands as a symbol of Moscow’s failed offensive.Support us directly as we bring you independent, up-to-date reporting on military news and global conflicts by clicking here: / @themilitaryshow #militarystrategy #militarydevelopments #militaryanalysis#themilitaryshow