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Ukraine has stabilized situation in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, and in some areas seized the tactical initiative, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported. Pokrovsk, located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk, remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front, where Russia concentrated its main offensive efforts since March. "Pokrovsk direction is one of the most difficult sections of the front. However, thanks to courage and skillful actions of the soldiers of the Defense Forces, managed to stabilize situation in this op zone in Donetsk region in some places seize tactical initiative," Syrskyi said post on social media. Syrskyi highlighted the performance of 425th separate assault regiment "Skala," describing unit capable of effective active defense. The regiment demonstrated its effectiveness earlier this year near village of Shevchenko, approximately 3 km southwest of Pokrovsk in 2022 Kharkiv offensive, he said. "Soldiers, sergeants, officers, you fulfill your tasks with honor. Ukraine believes in you, you can always be relied on. Once again, I express my sincere gratitude to you," Syrskyi added.

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