The Latest Breaking News from Pokrovsk

New US military aid on its way including Himars and Javelins; fuel ferry sinks in Russian port after Ukrainian strike. What we know on day 912

Since August 6, the war in Ukraine has become a tale of two major offensives. Ukrainian forces have invaded Russia, grabbing more than 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk Oblast, which they are now defending fiercely. At the same time, in the Donbas in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces are moving on…

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.

Residents leave homes in huge numbers after surprise incursion; Russia making significant advances near Pokrovsk

Third bridge goes down as Ukrainians claim control of 92 settlements; Pokrovsk evacuation as Russians close in. What we know on day 909

Last major crossing on this part of front in Kursk region hit overnight as Ukraine aims to expand ‘buffer zone’