Ukraine has reportedly sent its elite special-operations forces to Pokrovsk in a desperate attempt to stop Russia's invasion.

Ukrainian special forces have launched a counter-offensive in Pokrovsk, using US-made Black Hawk helicopters. The goal of the operation was to reopen supply lines in the besieged city, which has held out for more than a year against a Russian offensive but now appears on the brink of capture.

Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian civilian sites, Ukrainian officials said on November 3, killing several people and seriously damaging residential buildings while Moscow said it carried out massive attacks as its troops continue to make advances in the key city of Pokrovsk.

While the defending army continues a heated resistance in Pokrovsk, Russia’s drones keep disrupting vital supply lines.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received reports from military commanders on the situation at the front, noting that Ukrainian forces have achieved results in destroying Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector.

This week, major developments from Ukraine’s front lines, Russia violates NATO airspace and Russia kills journalists reporting on front lines.

The 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces has said that Ukrainian troops have improved their tactical position in several districts of the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. Details: The statement says that as of 15:00 on 1 November,

Russian forces have reportedly encircled the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, leading to dire conditions for Ukrainian soldiers. Captured troops describe abandonment by their commanders, lack of supplies,