Russian Spring Offensive Captures New Territory Near Pokrovsk
Russian forces intensified their spring offensive in late March 2026, capturing approximately 17 square miles of territory near the city of Pokrovsk. According to the Institute for the Study of War and local Ukrainian officials, the advance triggered the displacement of 8,000 civilians between March 28 and April 1. Many residents fled toward Dnipro as shelling damaged residential buildings and energy infrastructure. This movement reflects a broader trend of steady, grinding Russian advances across the eastern frontline.
Displaced: 8000
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