Russian mercenary troops and subordinate militants opened fire on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 16 times. As a result of such action, one Ukrainian soldier received a military trauma.

As reported URA-Inform, referring to the data of the press center of the headquarters of the ATU, at lunchtime militants from one direction - the village of Kalinovo, six times from different types of weapons beat the Ukrainian strong points in Lugansk direction.

In the coastal area of ??the mortars, the enemy fired at Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Staragnatovka and Talakivka. Then from the large-caliber mortar fire was fired in the area of ??Vodian, Pavlopol and Gnutovo.

In addition, around nine o'clock in the evening the militants were attacked by the reinforcements of ATO forces from the rocket launcher "Grad". At least 27 shells lay in the area Shirokino and 15 near Vodyanoy.

On the Donetsk direction, on Wednesday evening, an enemy of about two hours from various types of weapons fired at the main points of the APU on the southern outskirts of Avdeevka and at Butovka mine.

On the constant fire provocation of militants, the forces of the ATU give and will give a hard answer every time, - assured the headquarters.

Recall Tuesday, August 8, in the area of ??the antiterrorist operation has passed uneasily. Militants violated the armistice 28 times. As a result of the fighting, three Ukrainian soldiers died. Another eight people were injured, one - a military trauma.