The battle for Pokrovsk, a key eastern city, continues despite Russia's claim of victory. Ukrainian soldiers refused to surrender. At a command post, troops coordinate strikes and monitor drone feeds. Yuri, commander of the Skala Assault Regiment, proved Ukraine controls the northern part of Pokrovsk. Soldiers briefly waved the Ukrainian flag on drone cameras to show Russia's claim is false. Yuri said, "You've now seen it with your own eyes." He added, "I think the whole world should know we will not just give up our territory." The city, now mostly ruins, has been fiercely contested for nearly 18 months. Ukrainian forces hold the north up to a railway line but face slow advances from the south by Russia. Sasha, a battalion commander, showed how small Russian teams sneak past defenses, sometimes disguised as civilians. Rabbit, a Ukrainian soldier, is fighting hard despite heavy Russian attacks. He called the situation "hard, but under control" and refused to consider giving up more land, saying, "We are part of this land. If we give it up Russia will want more." Another soldier, "Ghost," called the Russian capture reports "propaganda" but admitted exhaustion for both sides. Ukrainian troops face constant drone surveillance, with Russian drones flying day and night. "Khotabych," a soldier, said drones with thermal cameras make night fighting harder. Weather like fog and rain helps them survive. A Latvian volunteer, deputy commander of Skala Regiment, warned Europe and the US to deliver more than words. He said support must be strong or Russia will keep pushing. Despite losses and tough conditions, Ukrainians in Pokrovsk remain determined to hold their ground and keep fighting.