The siege of Marinka is an ongoing siege taking place in the city of Marinka between the Armed Forces of Russia and Donbas separatist forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The town of Marinka, Ukraine is located in the Donbas region. The fighting began after Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of the Donetsk People's Republic and the subsequent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Three weeks later, Russia and DNR forces launched an offensive on Marinka.