The city of Maryinka, located in the Donetsk Region of Ukraine, has been heavily damaged due to ongoing conflict with Russian forces. Unofficial reports suggest that Russian forces may have made some gains in their control over the town, adding to the uncertainty of the situation. Once a bustling city of 10,000, Maryinka now stands deserted, with no civilians left amidst the daily reports of Ukrainian forces defending various districts.

While Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Russian forces had been unsuccessful in advancing on villages near Maryinka, there was no mention of troop movements within the town. Similarly, Russia’s Defence Ministry did not address the situation in Maryinka in its dispatches. Unofficial reports indicate that Russian forces may have raised their flag in the southwest of the town, leading to speculation about their potential control over certain areas.

In addition to Maryinka, Russian forces have also been targeting the town of Avdiivka, located 40 km north of Maryinka. Ukrainian military spokesperson Volodymyr Fitio confirmed that Russian forces were launching attacks in multiple sectors of the 1,000-km front line, highlighting the widespread nature of the conflict.

Despite Ukrainian forces making gains in the northeast last year, their counteroffensive in the east and south has only resulted in incremental progress. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledges the challenges of the slow advance but rejects the idea that the war is reaching a stalemate.

The situation in Maryinka remains uncertain, with conflicting reports about the control of different districts in the town. The ongoing conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces continues to have a devastating impact on the region, leaving behind a city in ruins and a population displaced by the violence.