Armed forces Ukraine shelling the line of contact along its entire length. A soldier died in the LPR. Several districts of the republic were left without water, the TV channel reports. “Russia 24”.
In the DPR Kiev security forces hit Donetsk and three other settlements. The fire was from large-caliber mortars and grenade launchers. A little earlier, Gorlovka, the third largest city in the republic, came under attack.
In the LPR, Ukrainian units crossed the Seversky Donets River. They attacked the heights Nikolaevka village, the infantry was supported by artillery fire. At first, the attackers managed to knock out the People’s Militia fighters from the positions. After that, the Ukrainian military tried to gain a foothold, but received a retaliatory blow.
Tanks pulled up to the front line, Lugansk artillery struck. The Kiev security forces were driven back, although they initially managed to achieve some success. The attackers lost nine fighters.