Ukrainian forces retreated to the outskirts of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast, with some units still holding positions in the northern part of the city as of December 26, 2023.
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Ukrainian forces have retreated to the outskirts of Marinka and set up positions behind Marinka in some areas, though troops remain in the northern part of the city
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the next day that Ukrainian troops remained in Marinka's northern part
Russian forces continued shelling Marinka with artillery while Ukrainian troops remained in the north of the city.
The neighboring village of Heorhiivka was also under artillery fire.
No military clashes were recorded near the city at the time of the report, but artillery preparation was ongoing.
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