The Latest Breaking News from Pokrovsk

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday announced that they had exchanged 115 prisoners of war each, just over two weeks after Kyiv launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. The prisoner exchange came on Ukraine's Independence Day, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a video address, said Russia wanted to…

Residents of eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk resisted leaving home for months as fighting raged in the villages near the strategic Donbas city. But as Russian forces advance on the transport hub, many residents are now choosing to flee. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Pokrovsk.

Authorities warn of imminent danger in Pokrovsk as Russian forces advance; Ukrainian President plans troop reinforcement.

Ukrainian soldiers face challenges in Kursk region incursion due to inexperienced recruits and Russian superiority. Efforts to train and equip new fighters...

EU’s top diplomat says long-range weapons would boost Ukrainian self defence; Scholz says Kursk operation was secretive by necessity. What we know on day 911

Ukrainian commanders and soldiers say some new troops refuse to fire at the enemy

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky admits the situation in the eastern region of the frontline has become ‘difficult’ while Kyiv’s forces have been fighting inside of Russia

Russian attacks kill boy, 14, and cause chlorine emergency; situation ‘difficult’ in Donetsk, says Zelenskiy, as Russia claims capture of Niu-York. What we know on day 910

Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.