Ukrainian military reports shelling in country's east
KYIV. Jan 6 (Interfax) - One Ukrainian serviceman has been injured in the military operation in the east of the country over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzianik said.
"Over the past 24 hours there were no deaths among Ukrainian military servicemen as a result of fighting. One Ukrainian soldier was injured, this happened near the populated area of Novozvanivka," Motuzianik said at a briefing in Kyiv on Friday.
Shelling by hostile armed groups on Thursday continued in all directions, with use of heavy weapons, he said.
In particular, in the Luhansk region, the day began with firing of 152-millimeter cannons and 50 artillery shells against the Ukrainian positions near the village of Troitske, 20 mortar rounds were launched not far from Novozvanivka, Motuzianik said.
In the Donetsk region, the enemy breached truce six times, with almost all instances taking place near the town of Avdiivka and the village of Luhanske in Bakhmutka District. In both places, the enemy fired mortars, having launched 49 rounds in total.
Near Mariupol, there was shelling along the entire line of conflict, Motuzianik said.
