Russian soldiers have hoisted their flag near Pokrovsk.

Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance units destroyed the flag of the Russian soldiers, which they had hoisted on one of the slopes near Pokrovsk. This was reported by the 425th Separate Assault Battalion 'Skala'.

Ukrainian military personnel took photos and videos from a drone, showing how the flag was blown away in different directions. They called it a hint to the occupiers and stated that they would be waiting for the Russian soldiers there, who would try to establish the flag again.

The Rashists established their flag near Pokrovsk. Our defenders destroyed it with a drone pic.twitter.com/VBMPX3UjeN

— GLAVKOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) January 25, 2025

In addition, it is reported that Russian invaders have advanced in Velyka Novosilka, near Dachne, Udačne, and Novoelyzavetivka in Donetsk region.

It was also reported earlier that Russian troops occupied the village of Novovasylivka. Ukrainian fighters have been holding back the enemy division under difficult conditions for over a month. In the last two weeks, they have been completely surrounded.

It is reminded that the 1067th day of the war between Ukraine and Russia continues.

During the last day, there were 190 combat clashes. Russian invaders carried out one missile strike and 28 airstrikes, using one missile and 37 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 423 kamikaze drones to attack Ukraine and carried out over three thousand shellings of Ukrainian military positions and settlements.