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Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?

Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?

Pokrovsk is a road and rail hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which had a pre-war population of some 60,000 people.
Thu Dec 19 2024
On the road from Donetsk, evacuation ends in heartbreak

On the road from Donetsk, evacuation ends in heartbreak

Chasiv Yar has been shelled heavily in recent days as Russian troops work to cut off routes to the nearby city of Bakhmut.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Zelenskiy urges speedy help from allies as Russia pounds Ukraine's east

Zelenskiy urges speedy help from allies as Russia pounds Ukraine's east

Much of Russia's artillery fire was focused on Bakhmut, a bombed-out city in Donetsk province and a principal target for Vladimir Putin.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Investigators may name more suspects in downing of Flight MH17

Investigators may name more suspects in downing of Flight MH17

It would be up to a separate prosecution team to attempt to press charges.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones

Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones

Mobile phones allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike, Russia said.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Ukraine's prosecutor general says over 400 children killed in war to date

Ukraine's prosecutor general says over 400 children killed in war to date

The eastern Donetsk region was the most affected, with 423 children killed or injured, the prosecutor's office said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia

Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia

Putin said the West had engaged in nuclear blackmail, but Russia had "lots of weapons to reply" and that he was not bluffing.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day, Kyiv officials say

Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day, Kyiv officials say

Zelenskiy said rockets hit a train in the small town of Chaplyne, some 145 km west of Russian-occupied Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Dozens feared trapped after Russian strike on Ukraine apartment building

Dozens feared trapped after Russian strike on Ukraine apartment building

Rescuers picked through the rubble of an apartment building in eastern Ukraine searching for two dozen people, including a child.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Russia hammers Ukraine's Donetsk region after seizing Luhansk

Russia hammers Ukraine's Donetsk region after seizing Luhansk

Putin declared victory in the neighbouring province of Luhansk after months of gruelling attritional warfare.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Russia hails capture of Luhansk region, but big Ukraine battles lie ahead

Russia hails capture of Luhansk region, but big Ukraine battles lie ahead

Putin congratulates his troops for "liberating" Luhansk region, promising medals for heroism and saying that soldiers should get some rest.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Two Britons, Moroccan facing death penalty in Donetsk preparing appeal - TASS

Two Britons, Moroccan facing death penalty in Donetsk preparing appeal - TASS

They were captured while fighting for Ukraine and sentenced to death by a court in the self-proclaimed breakaway Donetsk People's Republic.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Russians advance toward centre of key town in Ukraine's Donbas

Russians advance toward centre of key town in Ukraine's Donbas

Russia has been seeking to seize the entire Donbas, consisting of Luhansk and Donetsk which Moscow claims on behalf of separatist proxies.
Tue May 31 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

The eastern regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk are seeing the worst of the fighting after Russian forces withdrew from around Kyiv.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Separatist leader says 140,000 have left Mariupol for Russia or Donetsk

Separatist leader says 140,000 have left Mariupol for Russia or Donetsk

About 140,000 people had left the Ukrainian city of Mariupol for Russia or the breakaway Donetsk since the Russian invasion.
Thu Mar 31 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025