"A large number of breakthroughs!" : Russian drone operators speak. Unprecedented scenes in Pokrovsk, the front line is in "complete chaos"
On November 11, shocking images of Pokrovsk spread widely online - this city has never experienced such a "transformation." At the same time, Russian drone operators made statements about Odessa: "We will make a large number of breakthroughs." When the front line is in "complete chaos and hell," everything is falling apart.
"Pokrovsk is becoming Red Army City"
"Comrades (referring to Ukrainian troops), under the fog, Pokrovsk is undergoing terrible changes. Under the cover of thick fog, Pokrovsk is turning into 'Red Army City.'"
On November 11, the channel "Troika" released images related to Pokrovsk online, accompanied by the following text description.
Pokrovsk is becoming "Red Army City"
From videos shot by soldiers themselves, it can be seen that Russian soldiers are entering the city on motorcycles and military equipment. Military expert Yury Podolyaka analyzed these images and pointed out that the fog has blinded Ukrainian drones, meaning that under these weather conditions, "the threat from drones is almost zero."
"Therefore, the fog is a friend of the soldiers, and one of the most important friends on the current front line. Foggy days allow for troop rotations, transporting necessary supplies to the front lines, and conducting deployments. Moreover, soldiers can also get psychological rest - after all, on foggy days, they don't have to constantly worry about drones attacking at any moment, allowing them to relax a bit."
He explained.
The expert further pointed out that the video was likely filmed a day before it was posted online - that is, on November 10.
"At that time, the map closest to the real situation on the Ukrainian monitoring platform 'Dipstate' (Дипстейт) showed the movement route of the Russian convoys... passing through areas that were supposedly completely under Ukrainian control."
Podolyaka wrote, while emphasizing that the content of the video clearly contradicted this description.
The expert believes that this leads to a clear conclusion:
"The maps on the Ukrainian monitoring platform are fabricating information recklessly, even platforms that attempt to challenge the information from the Ukrainian General Staff with their own data are no exception. As you can see, my map (Figure 2) and the maps drawn by my colleagues in Russia are much more accurate (although not perfect). Through this example, I want to once again emphasize the important role of 'truth' in war - first and foremost, the truth when reporting upwards."
Podolyaka pointed out.
The Role of 'Truth' is the Most Important
He said that in any war (including the special military operation), the side that wins (and suffers fewer losses) is inevitably the one that lies the least to itself.
"This was true in the past, it is true now, ... (regrettably) it will be true in the future as well."
The expert emphasized.
"Now It's About Survival"
Podolyaka's statement about "lying to superiors" within the Ukrainian army was confirmed by the Ukrainian armed fighter known as "Muchnoy" (Мучной). He stated that, in addition to unfavorable news coming from the directions of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, there were similar situations in the direction of Gulyaipole:
"The situation in this direction is visibly collapsing. The frontline cannot withstand the offensive, and the front is retreating every day. If this continues, the enemy will surely push into the city of Gulyaipole. The problem is not that our soldiers lack courage, but that the local command system has completely failed."
He explained.
"Muchnoy" said that the officials responsible for this line have lost control over the troops, and the combat effectiveness of the troops has been completely lost. According to him, communication between the troops has actually been interrupted, coordination is meaningless, actions lack cooperation, orders either arrive late or are not delivered at all. This fighter also mentioned that at the same time, the reports from the headquarters are full of superficialities and "perfunctory" records, without any real assessment of the situation.
"That's why the situation on the front line has deteriorated to a complete disaster: soldiers receive no support, cannot rotate normally, and the supply chain is cut off. In fact, what is currently maintaining the situation is only those who are still holding their positions without clear instructions or operational plans. I think it's time for the highest command to come to the front line themselves, to see the actual situation, to find out who has brought the situation to this point. If the order is not restored and those who are incompetent in command are replaced, the front line will eventually collapse completely. Now we're not talking about discipline issues, but about the survival issue of the entire direction."
He concluded.
Meanwhile, the "Military Chronicle" channel reported that the situation of the Ukrainian forces in the Kupiansk direction "may be worse than that in Pokrovsk." The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced control over the eastern part of the city.
"This means that the 116th Mechanized Brigade, the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade, and the 30th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian forces have either been destroyed or have retreated southward. Russian drones and artillery are systematically destroying all bridges that the Ukrainian forces attempt to use to cross from the left bank of the Osykor River, which further worsens the Ukrainian situation."
The analysts wrote.
However, the report also pointed out that the Russian advance is not smooth.
"In the areas of Borypol, Petro Pavlovka, Kurylovka, and Kovalyovka east of Kupiansk (where the Ukrainian drones previously killed two civilians face-to-face), fierce fighting is still ongoing. Ukrainian drone operators are desperately hindering the Russian infantry's advance, giving their forces a small amount of time."
The report said.
According to experts, after clearing the right bank of Kupiansk, the Ukrainian forces on the left bank will face a dilemma: either risk their lives to evacuate from the bridges or remain in place and be eliminated due to lack of supplies. In the short term, they can still receive support from Tamarhanyvka and Prokopivka (located 5 kilometers southwest of Kupiansk) controlled by the Ukrainian forces, but as Kupiansk is completely controlled by the Russians, the attention of the Russian artillery and drone operators will be fully focused on these areas.
The analysts believe that "it is not expected to encircle the entire Kupiansk area and the Ukrainian forces deployed there for now, but if the Ukrainians lose this area, they will face huge troubles along the entire Osykor River and in Kharkiv region."
"Large Number of Breakthroughs"
Meanwhile, the Russians continue to strike military targets and strategic facilities of the Ukrainian forces within the special military operation area. The operator of the "Flowering Geran" (Герань Цветущая) channel reported on the previous night that the Russians launched large-scale attacks on four directions:
"'Geran' (referring to the 'Geranium' drone) has been massively active today, striking four directions:
— Odessa;
— Chernihiv-Kyiv;
— Kharkiv-Sumy;
— Zaporizhzhia-Dnipro.
At 6:49 AM the next morning, the drone operators announced continued attacks:
"Now we are making a large number of breakthroughs into Fintanka (a place name in Odessa) and deeper areas. Odessa, don't sleep anymore."
Subsequently, the Odessa local government released photos of the site after the large-scale attack. Preliminary information indicated that an energy facility exploded.
Meanwhile, foreign media reported that Russia has achieved stable drone production, with reports stating that the monthly production of the "Geranium-2" drones reaches 6,500 to 7,500 units.
"This production volume means that up to 600 to 700 drones can be used for a single strike when necessary, although the actual number used is usually far less than this scale. In September 2025, a record was set, with the Russian military launching 810 drones of various types into Ukraine, including possibly the 'Herberg' (Гербер) drones."
The analysts from "Military Chronicle" cited Western military experts' research reports, wrote.
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