Terrorists committed 17 provocative attacks over past day, used RPGs and mortars, - ATO press center

At night, terrorists again opened fire on the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces strongholds to provoke Ukrainian soldiers into combat.

As reported by Censor.NET, it is stated by the ATO press center in Facebook as at 6 a.m., Jan. 20.

According to the staff, the situation remains tense near the Donetsk airport: "The enemy opened fire on Ukrainian positions in the vicinity of Pisky. ATO forces stronghold near Opytne got under RPG fire, while mortar was used in the area of Butivka mine."

As also reported, Ukrainian soldiers positions near Vodiane not far from Mariupol were hit with mortars and RPGs.

"Overall, 17 cases of cease-fire violations by pro-Russian criminals were registered in the ATO area," the headquarters noted.