The town of Marinka, Ukraine, has faced significant military activity, with conflicting reports on its status. Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, stated that Ukrainian troops withdrew from the town, while other sources reported that Russian forces have advanced and taken control. Zaluzhnyi also mentioned the potential capture of Avdiivka by the Russian army. The situation in Marinka has caused destruction and ongoing battles, with differing assessments of the extent of Russian gains.
⚡️ISW: Russia's alleged capture of Marinka unlikely to allow for rapid operational advances. Russia's potential capture of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast represents a limited tactical gain and doesn't allow for any operational significant advance unless Russian forces have… https://t.co/VaNTKPfleW
🇺🇦🇷🇺🚨‼️ “I need people, ammunition and weapons to continue fighting” — Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny He also says, it’s not his decision who is mobilized, effectively pushing the blame to Zelensky. https://t.co/a9fiSvFUwh
‼️ Russian forces advanced west of #Marinka. https://t.co/0uLh1PvkhN
🇺🇦Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny confirmed the withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from Maryinka, and also predicted the capture of Avdiivka by the Russian army “in 2-3 months” https://t.co/6szWAuOwvn
⚡️Zaluzhnyi says Ukrainian troops remain in north of Marinka. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, said on Dec. 26 that Ukrainian troops remain in the northern part of the town of Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Following Russia's claim to have captured the…
"The town of #Marinka no longer exists," said the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine, Valeriy #Zaluzhnyi. "Ukrainian troops withdrew: in some places, they entrenched themselves on the outskirts of the town, and in others – a bit farther away," the army chief… https://t.co/vFOEZ4KfhF
"The town of #Mariinka no longer exists," said the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine, Valeriy #Zaluzhnyi. "Ukrainian troops withdrew: in some places, they entrenched themselves on the outskirts of the town, and in others – a bit farther away," the army chief… https://t.co/LgJXappn3d
"The town of #Mariinka no longer exists," said the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine, Valeriy #Zaluzhny. "Ukrainian troops withdrew: in some places, they entrenched themselves on the outskirts of the town, and in others – a bit farther away," the army chief… https://t.co/cJsvVMSjJc
Today, Putin was briefed that Marinka, a Ukrainian village near Donetsk City, is "liberated". In fact, the village is totally destroyed by the constant attacks of the Russian army. https://t.co/zIpoKMWEWk
⚡️Military: Battle for Marinka continues. Reports that Russian forces have captured the city of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast would be "incorrect," Oleksandr Shtupun, the spokesman for the Tavria group of forces, said on national television on Dec. 25.
This is completely destroyed town of #Marinka which Russian & Donbas separatist forces have captured following 9 years of fighting during Russia-Ukraine war since 2022 & civil war since 2014. It is located next to Donetsk. https://t.co/lRGotjjHHa
‼️ Russian forces took full control over #Marinka. https://t.co/TmjGM43BVP
‼️Russian forces advanced west of #Marinka. https://t.co/bpjr9SErNQ