Pokrovsk Operation

Special operation by Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence (ГУР) in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainian Intelligence Launches Airborne Special Operation in Pokrovsk

Oct 31, 2025

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by

Lara De Jong

in Operations & Campaigns

Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (ГУР) has launched a significant airborne special operation in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, targeting areas previously claimed by Russian forces. The mission, reportedly led by GUR head Kyrylo Budanov, follows intense Russian reconnaissance and sabotage efforts in the region since mid-2025, escalating into small-arms combat within the city.