Mon Feb 17 05:45:38 UTC 2025: ## Ukrainian Forces Reclaim Village Near Pokrovsk in Counteroffensive
**Kyiv, Ukraine – February 17, 2025** – Ukrainian forces have retaken the village of Pishchane, located near the strategically important city of Pokrovsk, after a successful counteroffensive, according to Ukrainian military officials. The announcement, made on Sunday, follows months of Russian attempts to seize the village and its key mine, owned by Metinvest, Ukraine’s largest steelmaker.
Spokesman Viktor Tregubov reported that a series of Ukrainian counter-attacks yielded positive results, leading to the liberation of Pishchane. This marks a significant development, as Russia had claimed to have captured the village just over a month ago. The recapture highlights ongoing shifts in the battle lines around Pokrovsk and underscores the continuing intensity of the conflict.
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