On May 17, Russian mercenaries violated the ceasefire 4 times in the Donbass, while using 82 mm caliber mortars, as well as grenade launchers of various systems, UAVs, heavy machine guns and small arms, which were forbidden to be placed on the contact line.

This was reported by the press center of the OOS headquarters.

" The occupying forces, having experienced the decisiveness of the actions of Ukrainian soldiers, refused further activity, "

In the area of \u200b\u200bresponsibility of the Vostok operational-tactical group near Avdeevka, the enemy fired twice at Ukrainian positions from 82-caliber mortars, firing 22 mines, as well as automatic easel grenade launchers and small arms.

Near the village of Vodyanoe, the enemy used UAVs to drop VOG-17 shots, and fired at the positions of the Armed Forces near Slavny with heavy machine guns and small arms.

" Keeping control over the situation, the Ukrainian military personnel stopped hostile activity. The enemy’s losses are being clarified, ”added the OOS.