Pokrovsk's Strategic Importance in Russian Offensive
Pokrovsk is a key logistics hub for Ukraine's Donetsk operations.
Ukraine reported 83 combat clashes, 32 Russian assaults repelled.
Ukraine used 13 guided bombs and 57 artillery attacks.
Ukraine denied encirclement and reinforced troops with new units.
Both sides target energy infrastructure as winter nears.
Pokrovsk's pre-war population of 60,000 has mostly fled.
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