It is reported by RIA Novosti.

Thus, units of the Russian Armed Forces jeopardize the defense of Ukrainian formations on the southwestern outskirts of Marinka in the DPR.

It is noted that during the assault, the Russian reconnaissance group encountered resistance from one of the Ukrainian strongholds.

“Of the four defenders, only one tried to fight back, which turned out to be a mercenary from Georgia,” the message says.

He was mortally wounded, and three Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.

Earlier, the acting head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, announced the improvement of Russian positions in the west of Maryinka.

It was also reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the DPR 19 times in a day.