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Ukrainian President Zelensky said on 1 Nov 2025 that defending Pokrovsk is a priority. Special forces were sent to protect this town in the Donbas region. Russian troops have been advancing near Pokrovsk, west of Donetsk. Ukraine denied claims that its forces were surrounded. Pokrovsk is important for transport and supply. Kyiv wants to hold the town to stop Russia’s gains and influence peace talks. Fighting is intense near the railway station and industrial zone. Ukrainian troops face heavy fire on supply lines but are not fully surrounded. The US says the area is mostly contested. Zelensky said Ukrainian forces must stop and destroy Russian advances there. Russia claims it killed special forces who landed by helicopter. The situation remains tense with ongoing battles for control. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 18:37 IST; source: link)