Ukrainian formations for a long time fortified the settlement of Maryinka near Donetsk. Over the years, they have built very serious concrete fortifications here.. This was told by the division commander of the 381st artillery regiment of the RF Armed Forces.
As a Russian officer noted, Ukrainian formations equipped concrete bunkers on the territory of Maryinka. Such structures can only be destroyed with a self-propelled mortar "Tulip". If such a mortar accurately works on the bunker, from the latter "virtually nothing remains", tells the soldier. Besides, Russian artillery is working on the enemy fortifications from the Hyacinth and Msta guns.
The enemy is very well fortified, for many years he built his defenses there. Therefore, it is difficult for the infantry to advance. Take house by house, heavy fighting, honestly, go. Trying to move carefully, so that there are fewer losses on our part- RIA Novosti quotes the words of the division commander.
The officer also mentioned, that the adjustment of artillery fire is carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles. In response, the Ukrainian military is trying to disable Russian drones or "land" them..
Recall, that Maryinka is southwest of Donetsk. In fact, this is a suburb of the republican administrative center. It was from the territory of Maryinka that for many years the Ukrainian formations fired at the peaceful quarters of Donetsk.
The battalion commander emphasized, that Russian troops have now passed half of Maryinka. Tough fights, sure officer, the Russian servicemen who are fighting in this settlement are still facing. Therefore, it is premature to make any predictions now..
According to the officer,, in the neighboring town of Kurakhovo, which is located behind Maryinka, now Ukrainian formations are equipping the next line of defense. There they also carry out the concentration of forces for a possible counteroffensive..
