Why did the Russians hang the flag on the ceiling in Pokrovsk: explanation from the Center for Countering Disinformation

The hanging of Russian tricolors in frontline cities is an information operation by the Kremlin regarding the situation in Pokrovsk and Myrnograd.

This was announced by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko.

In particular, in this way, the enemy seeks to present this as a victory, the Central Military District explained.

Kovalenko noted that the Russians hung their flag on the ceiling in Pokrovsk, however, the Defense Forces quickly destroyed it.

Currently, the occupiers who have made their way into the city are trying to hide there, but the Ukrainian defense forces are eliminating them.

He also commented on the situation in Myrnograd. According to the head of the Central Military District, information about the event on the outskirts of the city is not confirmed. He added that enemy groups are being destroyed in the direction.

“The situation on the front is dynamic, because the Russians have thrown a lot of forces into this direction,” Kovalenko concluded.

As a reminder, the enemy continues to gradually penetrate Pokrovsk , increasing its presence with infantry units and increasing pressure on Ukrainian positions.

As reported, the enemy is trying to surround Pokrovsk and advance to the northwest and north of the urban agglomeration , actively using drones and artillery to control the logistics of Ukrainian troops and search for infiltration routes.

By the way, on the morning of October 29 , the Russian occupiers tried to demonstrate their presence in Pokrovsk by installing the tricolor on the entrance ceiling of the city . However, within an hour, the symbol of the occupiers was eliminated.

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