Fighting for Marinka is ongoing — Commander of Tavria grouping of troops

Espreso reported the information, citing the commander of the Tavria operational and strategic group of troops, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.

"Marinka front. The containment of the enemy in the areas of Novomykhailivka and Krasnohorivka is ongoing - 11 attacks repelled," the statement reads.

According to Tarnavskyi, Russia is amassing forces near Maryinka for further assault actions.

"The enemy continues to spread information and provocations about the alleged complete capture of this city. The defense of Marinka continues," added the commander.

Fighting for Marinka in Donetsk region

Marinka is located very close to the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk. Fierce fighting began on the day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the entire infrastructure of the town was completely destroyed.

In early December, British intelligence reported that Russian troops were gradually advancing through the ruins of Marinka, a town in the Donetsk region. Russia now appears to control most of the built-up area.

The spokesman for the Tavria Defense Forces, Oleksandr Shtupun, said that 90% of the fighting was concentrated in the areas of Avdiivka and Marinka.