Reference News, November 2 report: According to Sputnik News, on November 1, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing Ukrainian soldiers surrounded in Red Army City (known as Pokrovsk in Ukraine) have begun to surrender.
The report stated that the Russian Ministry of Defense published statements from Ukrainian soldiers Vyacheslav Kryvenko and Stanislav Tkachenko, who described the harsh conditions during the siege and the reasons for their decision to surrender.
According to the Russian Military Observation Network, on October 31, after the Russian forces occupied areas along the Gryshenka River north of Red Army City and the area southwest of Rohynske, the Ukrainian forces found themselves surrounded, with the opening of the encirclement covered by heavy fire.
The report said that the entire encirclement area covers about 60 square kilometers, and the Russian forces are currently eliminating the enemy forces in this area.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Syrskyi stated on November 1 that the Pokrovsk-Mirnohirsk urban area was not surrounded or blockaded by Russian forces, and the Ukrainian forces are currently conducting a comprehensive operation. The Ukrainian military claims they are increasing the number of突击 groups in Pokrovsk.
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