- Russian Ground Forces (RF) are intensifying attempts to envelop Pokrovsk, the key Ukrainian logistics hub which supports operations in the Donbas.
- In the last week, RG have made incremental gains to the north east of Pokrovsk, seeking to circumvent and cut off its logistic routes and ground lines of communication.RGF have advanced west in the vicinity of the H-32 highway, notably towards the village of Rodynske, through which runs Pokrovsk’s main northern supply route. Russian forces have also gained territory to the south of the highway, advancing in the vicinity of Myroliubivka.
- Open source reports on 22 July 2025 suggested Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had attempted to infiltrate into southern Pokrovsk, with Ukrainian forces subsequently conducting clearance operations. Pokrovsk has likely been the priority axis for Russia since Avdiivka was seized by Russia in February 2024. Russian efforts against the fortified city have been made at heavy cost in Russian casualties and materiel.