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The battle for Pokrovsk - why Russia wants to capture this key Ukrainian city

Sky News Friday, 30 August 2024
The battle for Pokrovsk - why Russia wants to capture this key Ukrainian cityKremlin forces continue to advance on the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, where fighting has been described as "exceptionally tough".
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