"Tough times ahead for Pokrovsk": Editor-in-chief of Suspilne. Donbas Kramchenkov

He shared these insights on Espreso TV.

"The Russians destroyed the overpass that connects Pokrovsk to Dnipro. This was a key bridge that everyone, including us, relied on. There's a detour, but it adds time to the trip. Basically, the Russians are hitting logistical routes. Pokrovsk is without water now, and I don’t think it’ll be fixed anytime soon. Some homes have water from wells, but not from a central system. Electricity is also an issue. The gas pipeline was cut off, and it won’t be restored quickly. Difficult living conditions are closing in on Pokrovsk, a town that, just a month and a half ago, was a safe haven in the Donetsk region," Kramchenkov said.

Kramchenkov added that Pokrovsk lacks the manpower needed to repair essential services.

"The gas service head told us yesterday that only 25% of his workers remain. They’ll do what they can, but it's not going to be quick. If there’s electricity in parts of the city, people will manage. But if power goes out completely, the situation will get much worse."

"We were in Myrnohrad last week and Pokrovsk just yesterday — Myrnohrad emptied in just a month. Only 20% of the people are still there. Before the full-scale war, it had 50,000 residents. Now, maybe 10,000 are left. Pokrovsk isn’t quite that bad yet, but it’s getting there. Chain stores are closing, only a few small shops are open. But if there’s no more supply, people will only survive on humanitarian aid — and who knows how long that will last."

Kramchenkov also highlighted the growing military threats.

"Russian FPV drones are already flying over Myrnohrad, and the city is getting ready for street battles. In Pokrovsk, it doesn’t yet feel like the front lines are right there, but artillery fire is constant. We worked in the morning, and the cannonade didn’t stop, something we didn’t hear a week ago. In Myrnohrad, it’s worse — there are drones and mortars. The city is building fortifications, and there’s no talk of restoring services. Everything is about evacuation now," he added.

• On September 12, news broke that Russian forces had cut off the water supply to Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. The modular filtration station is down, and restoring it is currently impossible.