**Russian Troops Stuck Near Pokrovsk**
Ukrainian forces are making progress against Russian troops near the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. Viktor Trehubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Khortytsia group of forces, said that Russian troops have been bogged down in the area.
The town of Pokrovsk is one of the most contested areas on the front line. Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 33 Russian attacks in the past day alone. The General Staff reported this in their latest update.
Trehubov claimed that Russia’s attempts to attack from the south and west of Pokrovsk failed. He said that Russian troops are becoming exhausted, not just physically but also morally and materially.
**Ukrainian Drone Units Play Key Role**
The spokesperson credited Ukrainian drone units with helping to turn the tide in favor of the Ukrainian forces. The drones have established an effective defense system and worked closely with infantry units. Trehubov said that this has led to a significant improvement in the situation on the ground.
Additionally, Trehubov noted that Russian soldiers’ motivation to fight decreased after U.S.-Russian negotiations began. This has made it even harder for Russian troops to make progress in the area where the Khortytsia group of forces operates.
**Ukrainian Forces Regain Control**
Just a day before, the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade reported that Ukrainian troops had regained control of the village of Kotlyne, near Pokrovsk. This is an important strategic location as it connects to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and provides access to key roads.
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