Honestly, it’s just more proof that wars like this are always about states fighting over territory and power, not about the well-being of regular people. The folks stuck in Pokrovsk aren’t thinking about “strategic hubs”—they’re just trying to survive while politicians and generals treat their city like a chess piece. No matter which government “wins,” it’s everyday people who pay the price. It’s wild how both sides keep pouring resources into destruction instead of actually addressing the needs of their populations. This is exactly why anarchists oppose all these hierarchies and borders—they always end up fueling more violence and suffering.