Kiev [Ukraine], August 18: In the shadow of the activities on the diplomatic and political fronts, Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in eastern Ukraine.
A total of 65 armed clashes were registered during the course of the day, the Ukrainian General Staff announced late Sunday afternoon. The front-line reports could not be independently verified.
The fighting was focused on Kupiansk and Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian positions near Kupiansk were attacked with guided glide bombs and from rocket launchers.
"The Ukrainian units are taking active measures to thwart the occupiers' plans and are achieving certain successes in some places," the General Staff office in Kiev reported, without providing further details.
There were 27 attacks by Russian units at the permanent focal point of Pokrovsk during the course of the day. The attacks were repulsed. The Russian army has been trying to take control of Pokrovsk for months. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
