Pokrovsk, a critical logistical hub for Ukraine, is under increasing threat as Russian forces advance towards the city, following their capture of Avdiivka earlier this year. With only one supermarket remaining operational and a significant evacuation underway, the city's population has dwindled from 60,000 to approximately 38,000. Ukrainian military officials report that they are struggling against a Russian force that is reportedly five times larger, leading to fears of a siege. Some analysts suggest that Russia may be considering alternative objectives rather than an immediate capture of Pokrovsk, although the situation remains fluid. Despite Ukrainian attempts to divert attention by launching attacks in the Kursk region, the Russian advance towards Pokrovsk has continued, raising concerns about a potential encirclement. As the situation develops, the urgency to bolster defenses and evacuate civilians grows increasingly critical.