As cease-fire negotiations unfold in Riyadh between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, intense fighting continues on the front lines near Pokrovsk. Ukrainian soldiers report daily heavy bombardments with 200-300 explosions, expressing skepticism about the talks, likening them to unfulfilled negotiations from 2014. Civilians in the nearby town of Rodynske face severe impacts from the conflict, seeking refuge during drone attacks. Local residents stress the urgent need for peace amid the ongoing violence and destruction.
"They have plenty of manpower. If we didn't cover the infantry positions, they would advance without any trouble."
"I don't believe it. This is a repeat of 2014 when they negotiated a cease-fire. It's all just to pull in troops and strengthen their positions."
"It was so loud that people's windows were blown out by the blast. The most important thing is peace -- for all of this to stop."
"There are 200-300 explosions per day, all coming in our direction. They're trying to advance on our positions -- but we're holding them back."
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