The 8th Air Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Mar'ine in Sumy Oblast remains under Ukrainian control. The corps noted that a previous claim by Russian forces of liberating the area on May 19, 2025, was followed by 16 months of fierce fighting, during which Mar'ine stayed under the control of Ukraine's defense forces.

The statement from the 8th Air Assault Corps countered earlier reports from Russian forces regarding the capture of Mar'ine, emphasizing the prolonged and intense nature of the conflict for control of the settlement.