Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines near the embattled city of Pokrovsk say a growing shortage of troops is hampering their ability to hold defensive positions against advancing Russian forces. The area has seen some of the fiercest fighting in recent weeks as Kyiv’s army struggles to reinforce exhausted units.<br /><br />Troops describe the situation as increasingly difficult, with limited manpower and equipment forcing them to rotate less frequently and endure longer periods under constant fire. Commanders warn that without additional reinforcements, defending Pokrovsk could become unsustainable.
