# Military expert: Russian fighters drive wedges into Ukraine’s defenses near Novaya Sech

https://mins.news/en/item/13580

- TASS, 2026-08-05 01:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2169051

> Military expert Andrey Marochko said Russian servicemen are driving wedges into Ukrainian defenses near Novaya Sech. He also noted that Russian forces are pressing toward the settlement of Maryino. Maryino lies southeast of Khrapovshchina. The remarks describe continuing Russian pressure across positions in the area.