Since the beginning of the day, the occupation forces have opened fire on the positions of the soldiers of the Joint Forces operation seven times, one Ukrainian soldier was killed.

This was reported by the press service of the JFO headquarters.

On July 20, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire 7 times. The enemy again used weapons prohibited by the Minsk agreements, using not only mortars, but also artillery installations.

In the area of \u200b\u200bresponsibility of the operational-tactical grouping " The invaders used automatic heavy grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns near Prichepilovka. Another ceasefire violation was recorded near Shumov. In this sector of the front, the enemy fired at the strongpoints of our defenders with automatic heavy grenade launchers, small arms and sniper weapons.

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To suppress the firepower of the invaders, our soldiers promptly used standard weapons and made it clear to the invaders that their criminal activities would not go unpunished. After which the enemy ceased its activity.

Losses of the enemy, as a result of an adequate response of the Ukrainian defenders, are being specified.

Over the current day, unfortunately, as a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian soldier was killed. The Joint Forces Command expresses deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Ukrainian hero.

No shelling was recorded on disengagement areas No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.

The situation in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Joint Forces operation remains under control.