Update on the situation in the Joint Forces Operation area as of 17.00 January 23, 2022

Glory to Ukraine!

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to ignore the agreements reached within the frameworks of the Trilateral Contact Group.

During the current day, the Ukrainian Defence Forces recorded 7 ceasefire violations committed by the Russian occupation forces, 6 of which involved the use of the weapons prohibited by the Minsk agreements.

In the direction of VODIANE the Russian occupation forces fired 4 times using 120 mm and 82 mm mortars and different types of grenade launchers.

Near the village POPASNA the enemy fired from 120 mm mortars, grenade launchers and heavy machine guns.

In the vicinity of KATERYNIVKA, the enemy opened fire with grenade launchers of various system and small arms.

Near NOVOZVANIVKA the Russian-led forces fired 122 mm artillery.

There were no casualties.

The Joint Forces retain full control over the situation in their operation area and continue accomplishing their combat missions of defeating and deterring the Russian armed aggression.

Together for Victory!

Glory to Ukraine!