INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia's top military commander, Valery Gerasimov, visited troops fighting near the Ukrainian-controlled supply hub of Pokrovsk in the
eastern Donetsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.Gerasimov, who is overseeing Russia's military operations in Ukraine,
visited a tank division and a motorized rifle brigade engaged in battles near Pokrovsk, the ministry said.Pokrovsk, known as Krasnoarmeisk
in Russia, serves as a vital logistics hub for Ukrainian forces
Capturing the city would pave the way for Russian troops to advance westward toward Dnipro, a major urban and industrial center.Video
displayed on the aircraft
(18.6 miles) southeast of Pokrovsk.Gerasimov is then seen awarding medals to soldiers, receiving reports from commanders and setting battle
objectives.Russia's Defense Ministry said the general commended the troops for their "valor and heroism" during his visit.
