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Russia-backed separatists in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas have violated the ceasefire regime six times since the beginning of this day, Aug. 19, according to the JFO headquarters on Facebook.

In the direction of Novooleksandrivka, Russia-occupation forces fired from small arms. Under Krymske, 120 mm mortars were used, in the New York area – anti-tank grenade launchers.

Near Nevelske, mercenaries used heavy anti-tank grenade launchers and small arms, near Krasnohorivka – heavy anti-tank grenade launchers and heavy machine guns.

In addition, in Luhansk region, an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle of the Orlan-10 type crossed the demarcation line.

As a result of the shelling, one soldier received a gunshot wound incompatible with life.