Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia's siege of Pokrovsk tightens

In Pokrovsk, Ukraine, a man walks down a war-ravaged street past the destroyed hotel Druzhba, a casualty of a Russian missile attack. The city, once home to 60,000 people, is now largely abandoned with Russian troops active nearby. The city’s electric grid failed in the final hours of 2024, leaving thousands without water or heat. Despite intense ground assaults, some residents like Svitlana Storozhko continue to operate small businesses and remain hopeful in the face of devastation.

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