Militants attempt to penetrate Ukraine defense lines near Avdiyivka, fail

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In a failed offensive, the militants suffered serious losses, the report reads.

Casualties did not stop the Russian-backed terrorists, who continued shelling the Ukrainian positions, including from weapons banned under Minsk Agreements. The Ukrainian troops did not return fire.

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As reported by the ATO HQ, the terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions 30 times on Wednesday. Ukraine’s forces reported two WIAs.