Russia claims village in Ukraine's Donetsk region - video Dailymotion

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00:00Once a vibrant city, Poklovsk has been left in ruins.

00:04Most of its residents have fled and those who decided to stay

00:08are now facing increased attacks by Russian forces.

00:13The drones are flying, exploding and falling near people.

00:18The roofs are shaking, everything is falling on our heads, everything is shaking.

00:23It's scary, the explosions are so loud.

00:27Located in the eastern Donetsk region, which Russia first attacked more than a decade ago,

00:33Poklovsk is a hub of railway and road networks crucial in eastern Ukraine.

00:39If it lost it, Ukraine would struggle to supply its frontline positions.

00:44If Russia took control of it, it would have more leverage to invade new Ukrainian strongholds,

00:51cementing Moscow's hold on the eastern region.

00:55Some analysts say that Russia's attacks have already hampered supply efforts.

01:00As the Russians now have gotten closer and are, let's say,

01:05within artillery range of Poklovsk and able to fly FPV drones over the city,

01:15it is clear that the city is no longer an important communication hub for the Ukrainians.

01:23President Zelensky has changed generals in commanding positions in the east,

01:28hoping to find a more efficient strategy.

01:32Amid the growing aggression from the Russian Federation,

01:36we have to always be ready for combat, ready for any possible development.

01:43Although they have fought to keep the city under control,

01:46Ukrainians are struggling and seem to be outnumbered by Russia's manpower.

Russia claims village in Ukraine's Donetsk region

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