Ukraine deploys reinforcements as fighting spreads in Pokrovsk city

An artilleryman of the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade fires a M114 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine is rushing to strengthen its positions in the strategic eastern transport hub of Pokrovsk as about 200 Russian troops have infiltrated the city in small groups, Kyiv's military said on Monday.

The Ukrainian general staff, which made the estimate of enemy forces, reported small arms firefights and the active deployment of drones. The Russian defence ministry said that its assault groups were trying to advance near the train station.