Russian-backed militants launch 22 attacks on ATO troops in Donbas

Russian-backed militants launched 22 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in eastern Ukraine over the past day, the press center of the ATO headquarters reports.

In Luhansk direction, two ceasefire violations were recorded. Terrorists shelled Novooleksandrivka and Novozvanivka, using small arms, grenade launchers and machine guns.

In Donetsk direction, four ceasefire violations were recorded. Militants used small arms, grenade launchers, machine guns to shell Ukrainian troops near Avdiivka, Zaitseve and Novhoroske.

In Mariupol direction, terrorists launched 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions. The enemy opened fire from small arms near the villages of Hranitne and Pavlopil.

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