The ISW Briefing Room: Episode 52

While Russia’s campaign for the key logistics and transportation hub of Pokrovsk is far from over, the tactical tide seems to be turning in favor of Ukrainian defenders. Harrison Hurwitz explains how the Russian rate of advance in the Pokrovsk direction has significantly slowed down since late 2024, with the Russian command appearing to reevaluate the prioritization it has placed on Pokrovsk.

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