Amid widespread speculation about a Russian military plan to encircle Pokrovsk before launching an assault, military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko has revealed why this scenario might not be feasible and outlines the potential strategies of adversaries. Reports suggest that Russian command considers encircling Pokrovsk prior to conducting a full-scale attack on the city, believing that an isolated city would not withstand prolonged defense. However, while planning is one thing, execution is quite