Russian-separatist forces attack near Svitlodarska Duha

Russian-separatist forces launched artillery preparation with the use of mortars and cannon artillery systems near Svitlodarska Duha, a stretch between the militant-controlled town of Horlivka and the town of Svitlodarsk in Donetsk region, ATO Headquarters press service said. According to intelligence reports, enemy losses amounted to at least 25 people dead and 30 wounded. “The Ukrainian fighters took the fight, during which they seized the initiative, flang back the enemy and carried out a counterattack against the flank of the militants. The enemy was forced to retreat”, ATO press service added.