The battle over Ukraine’s Pokrovsk rages as both Russia and Ukraine continue to hit each other’s energy infrastructure.
Fighting
On November 2, 2025, fighting intensified around Pokrovsk, with Russia claiming to have destroyed Ukrainian military formations. Ukrainian forces reported civilian casualties and missile strikes, while confirming the deployment of special forces to secure supply lines. Both sides attacked energy infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting a fuel pipeline near Moscow and condemning Russian strikes on nuclear power facilities. The G7 condemned these attacks, highlighting their impact on civilian safety.
