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On October 18, the Russian military advanced in several parts of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk direction, amid what appears to be a collapse in Ukrainian defenses inside the city.
The Tsentr [Center] Group of Forces broke through Ukrainian defenses in the urban part of the city’s center, specifically in the Yuzhny microdistrict. Russian troops even managed to reach the city’s main train station, according to preliminary reports, which note that some of the newly-captured areas have not been cleared yet.
Advance was also reported in the western parts of Pokrovsk. Russian troops are said to have taken over the entrance of the city there, effectively cutting off the route leading to Andronivka.
In the days leading to the latest push inside Pokrovsk, the Tsentr Group of Forces advanced to the east of the city, capturing Kozatske and Balahan. Russian troops also attacked the eastern part of Myrnohrad. Kiev forces also lost key areas to the south of the city, namely Novopavlivka.
Pokrovsk is clearly about to be captured by the Tsentr Group of Forces. Still, Ukraine is reported to be deploying more reinforcements to prolong the battle there.
In addition, Kiev forces targeted a group of civilians, including at least two women, with a drone as they attempted to make their way out of Pokrovsk to the areas held by the Russian military. Videos of the cruel drone strike have already surfaced online. Beyond being an attack on civilians, this strike indicates that Ukraine is stepping up efforts to trap its own troops in Pokrovsk, going as far as using drones to prevent anyone from leaving the city.
Kiev’s obsession with defending Pokrovsk, which is driven by fears of negative media reports rather than an actual military strategy, has been causing problems for its forces in other directions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on October 18, that the Yug [South] Group of Forces imposed control over Pleshchiivka to the south of the city of Kostiantynivka, which is located to the east of Pokrovsk in Donets. Russian troops resumed advance towards the industrial city in recent days, and have reportedly managed to reach first houses in its southeastern part from the direction of Predtechyne.
Moving to the northeast in Donetsk, specifically to the north of Krasny Liman, the Yug Group of Forces have reportedly broken through Ukrainian defenses to the north and west of Novoselivka.
Russian troops also advanced from Derylove south towards Drobysheve, the last settlement before Krasny Liman, reportedly capturing most of the area between the two.
Overall, Ukrainian attempts to defend Pokrovsk are not only failing, but also causing a collapse elsewhere in Donetsk. Instead of adjusting to its military plans, Kiev is pushing more reinforcements and tightening pressure on its troops to fight there until the end.
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the marginalization of teachers and the deterioration of their living conditions exacerbate the education crisis in northern syria. protests in idlib demand justice.
published on october 18, 2025
idlib governorate: discontent continues to mount in education circles across northern syria, with teachers’ protests escalating against their deteriorating living conditions and continued marginalization by education sector administrators. teachers are demanding justice for teaching staff and a decent standard of living that ensures the continuity of the educational process.
in idlib province, a number of teachers issued an official statement explicitly calling on the ministry of education to end its policy of marginalizing them and to seriously consider their low salaries. they emphasized that the continuation of this situation is pushing some teachers to leave the teaching profession and join the ranks of the ministry of defense, negatively impacting the education of thousands of children and threatening the future of the entire educational process.
the statement read, “teachers are living in harsh conditions, with low salaries and a lack of real support,” calling on relevant institutions to assume their responsibilities toward the teaching profession by raising wages and ensuring the minimum requirements for a decent life.
in the same vein, the town of atmeh, north of idlib, witnessed a protest involving dozens of teachers, who held up signs expressing their grievances. these included: “i taught doctors and engineers… who will guarantee my rights?”, “prove our situation… increase salaries,” and “we will not accept that teachers remain silent,” indicating their rejection of continued official disregard for their demands.
participants emphasized that difficult economic conditions, the high cost of living, and the lack of support make it nearly impossible for them to continue fulfilling their educational mission. they noted that “the teacher who instills knowledge in the hearts of generations is no longer able to provide for his family’s most basic needs.”
the escalation of these movements comes at a time when several areas in syria, including hama and idlib, are witnessing repeated protests and sit-ins in protest against recent ministerial decisions and the declining quality of education services, amid societal divisions over education policies and curriculum updates.
the syrian observatory for human rights reiterates its call to relevant authorities to support teaching staff and provide salaries commensurate with their vital role in building society. the observatory stresses that the continued deterioration of teachers’ conditions will lead to further collapse of the education sector and the future of future generations.
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