The hotly contested city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is in danger of falling. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Moscow has gathered 170,000 troops for an offensive in the Donetsk region, with a view to capturing the city. While he admits the situation is “difficult,” he insists Ukraine can keep its hands on Pokrovsk. However, Russia is using a tricky tactic.

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