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The UK Defense Intelligence: the Breakthrough of russia in Marinka is Currently Unlikely

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Marinka, Donetsk region / Photo credit: The Ukrainian Ground Forces
Marinka, Donetsk region / Photo credit: The Ukrainian Ground Forces

Heavy fighting continues for control of the destroyed town of Marinka and its surrounding areas in the south-east of Ukraine

Russia has likely further reduced the small pockets of Ukrainian controlled territory remaining within the town boundary, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.

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Defense Express The UK Defense Intelligence: the Breakthrough of russia in Marinka is Currently Unlikely

One of russia’s operational objectives in the area is likely to secure the 00510 and N15 highways to eventually advance further west towards the town of Kurakhove.

Despite its incremental advances, a major, operationally significant russian breakthrough in this sector remains highly unlikely.

Marinka, Donetsk region Defense Express The UK Defense Intelligence: the Breakthrough of russia in Marinka is Currently Unlikely
Marinka, Donetsk region / screenshot from DeepStateMap
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