Ukraine’s last line: Russia pushes for final strike after Pokrovsk win, before Ukraine peace deal

After the fall of Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s sister city Myrnohrad faces growing danger as Russian forces advance. Ukrainian troops are relying on a narrow, exposed “gray zone” corridor to rotate personnel and maintain supplies amid constant attacks. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports progress in the area, with Moscow targeting access roads and consolidating positions in nearby settlements Rivne, Rih, and Hnativka. The situation underscores the high stakes of defending front-line cities in Donetsk Oblast and the challenges of maintaining logistics under fire.