Militants used IFVs in Donetsk sector - headquarters

The number of enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk sector has increased over the past 24 hours, the press center of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) headquarters has reported.

"Last evening, pro-Russian mercenaries fired for over three hours from different types of grenade launchers, large-caliber machine guns and small arms in the southeastern outskirts of Avdiyivka. The enemy fired twice from IFVs at our fortified positions near Zaitseve. In addition, the defenders of Mayorsk and Nevelske came under enemy fire last night," reads the report.

It notes that in the Luhansk sector, at about 18.00, the invaders used grenade launchers and small arms in the outskirts of the village of Donets and an 82mm mortar near Krymske.

The ceasefire was observed in the Mariupol sector after 18.00.

"In general, since the beginning of the day, illegal armed groups have violated the ceasefire 17 times. Taking into account the life-threatening situation, ATO fighters fired back 12 times. There are no losses among our defenders," the headquarters reported.

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