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Ukrainian soldier killed in Donbass
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The separatists fired at the positions of the Ukrainian military near Zolote-4, Shirokino, Vodyanoye, Novomikhaylovka and Prichepilovka.
During the day, on August 16, in the Donbas, the separatists violated the ceasefire five times. About it informs the press center of the JFO headquarters on Tuesday, August 17.
At Zolote-4, the separatists opened fire from grenade launchers of various systems, large-caliber machine guns and small arms. Near Shyrokyne, the enemy fired at Ukrainian positions from heavy anti-tank and hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers, as well as small arms. In the Vodyanoye area, on the Azov Sea, the separatists fired from hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers and small arms. In the direction of Novomikhaylovka, the separatists fired at our positions from large-caliber machine guns and small arms. Near Prichepilovka, the enemy fired from large-caliber machine guns and small arms.
“As a result of enemy shelling, one soldier received a gunshot wound incompatible with life. The command of the Joint Forces expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” the statement said.
Since the beginning of the day, the separatists have recorded two violations of the ceasefire. Near Prichepilovka, the enemy fired at our positions with small arms. In the direction of Vodyanoye, near Donetsk, the separatists used 120 caliber mortars.
“The units of the Joint Forces opened fire on the shelling of the enemy. For the current day, there are no combat losses among the Ukrainian defenders. The Ukrainian side of the JCCC reported violations by the Russian occupation forces to the OSCE Mission, using the established coordination mechanism,” the press center of the headquarters added …
Recall that the day before in the Donbass recorded three violations, there were no losses at the APU. Our military opened fire on the shelling of the enemy.
At the same time, on August 14 and 13, violations in Donbass were not recorded.
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