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While heavy prolonged battles continue in the town of Mariinka located on the western outskirts of the Donetsk city agglomeration, Russian forces claimed new victories in the area.
On June 19, the Russian military took control of a stronghold called Zverinets located between the village of Novomikhailovka and Maryinka. The assault was carried out by the fighters of the Russian 33rd and 255th motorized rifle regiment of the 20th Guards Division.
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On June 20, the People’s Militia of the DPR shared footage of the assault on the so-called Zverinets. The video shows Russian attacks on the fortified positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after intensive artillery fire. The stronghold was stormed by Russian fighters on armored vehicles with artillery support.
Battles in the area have been ongoing for months. Russian troops attempted to advance through the Ukrainian minefields and capture the stronghold located on a hill.
Control of this stronghold allows Russian forces to assure fire control in the area near the village of Pobeda and continue their advance south of Mariinka to surround the town where fierce fighting is ongoing in the western disricts.
