Marinka

Marinka is a town in eastern Ukraine located in Donetsk Oblast. It sits in a flat landscape and served as a local administrative hub before recent events transformed the region.

The settlement was founded in the 1840s on former steppe lands and gradually developed into an urban center through the 20th century. Local growth accelerated as the region became more connected to surrounding industrial areas.

The population of 10,530 recorded in 2001 represented a mix of Ukrainian, Russian, and Greek heritage, reflecting the region's settlement patterns.

This location is currently not accessible to visitors and lies in an active conflict zone. Check current conditions and official guidelines before planning any visit to the region.

The town served as a regional trade and administrative hub connecting rural farming areas with broader commercial networks. This function ceased suddenly with the events beginning in 2022 that transformed the landscape.

Location: Marinka urban hromada

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

GPS coordinates: 47.94194,37.50361

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:15