March 28, 2016 (REUTERS) The combined
Russian-separatist forces attempted to storm one of the Ukrainian army
strongholds near Avdiyivka, the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) press center
reported. It is noted that the situation in the ATO zone
remains tense, with pro-Russian mercenaries having attacked Ukrainian forces 18
times during the day. "Shelling does not cease near Avdiyivka. During the
reported period, the enemy has launched fire six times using mortars, grenade
launchers, machine guns and large-caliber firearms," a statement reads. Also,
illegal armed groups tried to storm one of the strongholds of the ATO forces
near Avdiyivka. Ukrainian servicemen had to open retaliation fire, forcing a
sabotage and reconnaissance group of six militants to retreat. No casualties
among Ukrainian forces have been reported, information on enemy casualties is
being clarified, the press center said. According to the ATO headquarters, in
the Mariupol direction, militants used anti-tank guided missiles and 120mm
caliber mortars to shell the ATO forces near Novotroitske. In addition, the
pro-Russian gangs were also firing at Ukrainian positions near the villages of
Shyrokyne and Taramchuk using small arms. Ukrainian servicemen have opened fire
several times in response to militant aimed attacks, but solely from the
weapons not prohibited by the Minsk agreements, the ATO headquarters
emphasized.
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