ATO Headquarters: militants fire rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns in Pisky

REUTERS

"Russian-backed mercenaries opened fire on the village of Pisky, just like a day earlier, using rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns," a statement reads.

The shelling had lasted from 11.10 to 11.40 the Kyiv time.

Military engineers continue working in the town of Svatove.

"Demining specialists are operating inside the warehouse where missile and artillery weapons are stored. A total of 700 explosive devices have been defused as of now," according to the statement.

The Ukrainian servicemen on the front line have been provided with humanitarian aid, consisting of construction materials, underwear and food.