Ukrainian defenders held back Russian offensive efforts near Marinka in Donetsk Oblast on July 15, 2023.

Ukrainian defenders are holding back the Russian offensive, in particular near Marinka

By mid-July, local authorities announced all remaining residents of the liberated villages in the Velyka Novosilka area had been evacuated.

the bombing started at four in the morning with mortar and artillery fire. Then it calmed down a bit. Then an hour later, the enemy attacked

During the initial assault on July 15, three Russian armored vehicles were encountered; one destroyed by artillery, one triggered a mine, and one engaged in combat.