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Russian-led forces have mounted six attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas since Friday midnight, with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action (KIA).

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"The armed forces of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries have violated the ceasefire six times since the beginning of the current day, August 30. One Ukrainian soldier was killed during a combat mission," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation said in an evening update posted on Facebook.

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The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and sniper and small arms. Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the villages of Vodiane, Novotroyitske, and Novoluhanske.