Ukraine used heavy artillery to support attack in Kalinovka - LPR defence
19.12.16 11:29
The offensive on Sunday was carried out with the support of mortars and artillery weapons, the defense authorities of the Lugansk People's Republic said. More than 150 shells were fired at the defenders positions.
"The main attempt of offensive was made by a unit of Ukraine’s Armed Forces consisting of some 40 people with military hardware near the Kalinovka settlement. The attack was carried out with the support of mortars and artillery weapons from which more than 150 shells were fired at the people’s militia positions," an official told the LuganskInformCenter.
On Sunday, ten Ukrainian troops were killed and some 20 others were wounded during the offensive attempt. Two LPR servicemen were wounded and two more are missing.
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