The latest reports show that the town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine is already 95% controlled by Russian forces. On social **, it is revealed that the Russian flag has been raised on the outskirts of Maryinka. This news means that after nine years of fierce fighting, the battle of Marinka is about to take a turn. After the elite units of the Ukrainian army suffered heavy losses, the Russian army seized the opportunity and launched a full-scale counterattack in the zone of engagement between the two sides. Surprisingly, however, the first place where the Russian army made its progress was not Avteevka, where they were mainly attacking, nor the superior **Muth, but another strategic point south of Donetsk - Maryinka. Currently, the vast majority of the region is already under the control of Russian troops. So, what exactly is the current situation in Maryinka?Let's take a look at the news from all sides. 1.The Russian flag was raised at strategic points in eastern Ukraine. Reference sources, citing Russian ** reports, noted that two Russian servicemen raised a flag with the Russian state coat of arms on the outskirts of Maryinka. Due to its proximity to the city of Donetsk, Maryinka has been one of the key strongholds controlled by the Ukrainian army.
Although its area is only 23 square kilometers, but its geographical location poses a threat to the city of Donetsk, while also being able to stop the advance of Russian troops and guard an important road line. Since 2014, Ukraine has been working to make the city a strong "fortress" and has deployed 7 to 8 brigades for defensive operations, including elite units such as the 54th and 72nd Mechanized Infantry Brigades. In order to seize this strategic location, the Russian army also paid a huge price, not only deploying several main forces, but also using various munitions such as thermobaric bombs, ground-penetrating bombs and cluster bombs. Inside the city of Maryinka, smoke rose and fighting raged. 2.The strategic importance of the town of Marinka. In addition to its proximity to the city of Donetsk, Maryinka is one of the key strongholds of the Ukrainian army. Despite its small size, its geographical location is critical, and control of the area can affect the entire outcome of the war. As a result, the region has long been contested and contested by both sides. Since September, the Russian army has secretly mobilized parts of the 2nd Army and the 8th Army to the vicinity of Maryinka in preparation for offensive operations against Avdeyevka, and the battle for Marinka has begun.
In the initial stage, the Russian army used heavy artillery to carry out heavy bombardment of the forward positions of the Ukrainian army, and used TOS-1A Spitfire tanks to weaken the personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian army. Subsequently, the Russian army launched a full-scale offensive, with continuous bombardment by aerial fighters and ground infantry advancing. Allegedly, the Russian army launched an average of more than 180 attacks per week, and thousands of drones rushed to the positions of the Ukrainian army. Under a powerful offensive, the Russian army finally took control of 95% of Maryinka, which is just one step away from capturing it. The ** of the Russian army is unfolding as scheduled, and two key points in eastern Ukraine are about to be lost. Avdeyevka is located in the northwest and Maryinka is located in the southwest, and they can be said to be two satellite cities in the west of Donetsk. The Ukrainian army used these places as a barrier and fired artillery fire on the city of Donetsk**. Now, the Russian army is about to seize Maryinka, and the situation of the Ukrainian army in Avdeyevka has become less optimistic, and this threat is greatly weakening. Despite the slow progress, the Russian army has not abandoned the offensive on Avdeyevka. A number of foreign media reported that the Russian army launched a new round of large-scale offensives. According to the Ukrainian side, in just 24 hours, 610 shelling incidents occurred around Avdeyevka. Russian forces have been trying to encircle the town since October.
Now, the battle for Avdeyevka has entered the final "white-hot" stage, and the Russian army has surrounded the town from three sides, attracting Ukraine to invest in reserve reinforcements, while continuing to weaken the Ukrainian army. In contrast, the Ukrainian army made mistakes in operational guidance, spending a large number of troops on tug-of-war and positional offensive and defensive positions. In addition, there is a significant gap between the Ukrainian army and the Russian army in artillery firepower, so the military aid from the West has weakened, and the strength of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield has been greatly reduced. At present, the Ukrainian army has withdrawn from the industrial zone southeast of Avdeyevka, which means that the encirclement of the Russian army has become tighter, and the situation on the ground will become more difficult. Maryinka has always been a fortress city for the Ukrainian army, and if it is lost, Avdeyevka will also be difficult to hold onto, which will make the situation of the Ukrainian army even more difficult. At present, Ukraine is facing a very critical moment, and an even greater crisis is brewing. The reasons for the loss of the industrial area by the Ukrainian army have provoked mutual accusations between the 53 brigades and the 110 brigades of the Ukrainian army units stationed in the area. The 110th Brigade accused the 53rd Brigade of withdrawing its positions without authorization, resulting in the flanks being exposed, while the 53rd Brigade believed that the responsibility lay solely with the 110th Brigade.
The two sides are at loggerheads, and this infighting is only a small part of Ukraine's internal contradictions. The contradictions between Zelensky and the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Zaluzhny, are growing day by day. Zaluzhny's use of "stalemate" to assess the situation on the battlefield caused strong dissatisfaction from Zelensky, who then condemned Zaluzhny's remarks. At the same time, Zelensky began to cultivate cronies in the army and weaken Zaluzhny's influence, which intensified the confrontation between the two factions, and Ukraine is at a crossroads of fate. At this critical juncture, internal strife in Ukraine will inevitably have an impact on the war on the front lines. At the same time, the West's attitude towards military assistance to Ukraine is fraught with uncertainty. What's more, some Russians broke the news that the West is discussing whether it is necessary to replace Zelensky because of his failure to fulfill his promise to defeat Russia on the battlefield and the serious corruption problem in Ukraine. Judging by the current situation, a huge crisis is brewing in Ukraine. Regardless of the outcome of the final war, Ukraine will have to face chaos and problems at home.
Overall, the current situation in Maryinka and Avdeyevka is dire, and we need more opinions and stories about it, and we hope to hear more in-depth reports on the situation.