Ukraine shatters Russia’s show of forces as Pokrovsk offensive stalled. In a bold yet costly attempt to regain momentum after the stalled Pokrovsk offensive, Russian forces launched mechanized assaults in the Velyka Novosilka region. Their goal was to shift attention away from their faltering progress and project strength on the battlefield. However, as waves of armor and infantry pushed forward, it quickly became clear that this diversion would come at a devastating cost.