Donbas update: Ukrainian soldier wounded amid three ceasefire violations by enemy forces

Donbas update: Ukrainian soldier wounded amid three ceasefire violations by enemy forces

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Over the past 24 hours, on January 3, the Russian occupation forces committed three ceasefire violations.

That’s according to a morning update by the Joint Forces Operation Headquarters, Ukrinform reports.

Toward Svitlodarsk, the occupiers opened fire using automatic and anti-tank grenade launchers. In the direction of Lebedynske, the enemy fired small arms. Russian mercenaries also fired automatic easel-mounted grenade launchers near Shumy.

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As a result of the enemy's actions, a Ukrainian soldier sustained wounds. He was evacuated to a medical facility where he remains in serious condition.

Ukrainian troops have held their ground over the past day, the report says.

As of 7:00 on January 4, no new truce breaches were reported.

Joint Forces are monitoring the situation in the zone of hostilities, remaining ready to deter and repel Russia’s armed aggression.

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