The Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad urban area is in a precarious situation, with the "gray zone" spreading rapidly on the maps and Russian propaganda actively pushing claims of full encirclement. Although this is not the case, the situation looks extremely serious. Compared to the now fully "gray" Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad may appear better off, but that’s deceptive: as of the evening of November 4, only 5 kilometers remain before a potential full encirclement.