The Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre agrees that Ukrainian forces may be forced to withdraw from Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, by the end of the year. Source: Lieutenant Colonel Janek Kesselmann,

With fewer human and material resources, Ukraine is struggling to hold out, as evidenced by the imminent fall of the town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region.

The Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center forecasts that by the end of this year, Ukrainian troops might have to leave Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region due to Russian attacks. The city authorities are urging residents to evacuate.

Over the past week, the average number of Russian attacks on the frontline has been 167 per day, with 50% of them targeting the Donetsk direction of the front line, according to Estonian military intelligence.

The Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre forecasts that by the end of this year, Ukrainian troops might be forced to leave Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, which is under attack by the Russians.