"We see that today the enemy is close to our community, to the city of Pokrovsk. Just a little over 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the outskirts of Pokrovsk," Serhii Dobriak, the head of Pokrovsk's military administration, said.Dobriak called on the city's residents, including families with children and the elderly, to evacuate immediately.Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin, in early August, announced an evacuation of over 700 children from four communities in Donetsk Oblast as heavy battles continued in the direction of Pokrovsk.As Russian forces concentrate more of their recourses on the offensive in Donetsk Oblast, the situation in the area in the Pokrovsk direction remains "extremely challenging," Kyiv acknowledged.Russian forces have been slowly but consistently gaining ground in Donetsk Oblast, and the front-line areas of Pokrovsk and Toretsk have borne the brunt of attacks in recent weeks.Eye of the storm: A day in the life of Ukrainian infantry on the zero line near ToretskEditor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.