Again, I expect #Pokrovsk to fall by April. Likely the same commander as #Andiivka who took city by encircling it. He's not even assaulting the fortified target this time & #DefenceUkraine didn't prepare minimally for this scenario.

#Ukraine MUST start building frontline long layered fortifications

Russian forces bypass a key stronghold in a bid to cut off its supplies, a Ukrainian officer says A Ukrainian official says Russian forces are bypassing a key stronghold in eastern Ukraine that they have fought for months to capture and are focusing instead on cutting supply lines to it.

Said so week ago: Since #Andiivka #Russia's main S. #Donetsk assault bypasses fortified cities. #ChasivYar, #Toretsk, etc: all stalled. But commander of #Pokrovsk assault seems to be smart.
He'll flank P. from the rear. #Ukraine Ridgeline defenses NOT fortified W of city.

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