Update on the situation in the Joint Forces Operation area as of 07.00 February 16, 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 past day, the Ukrainian Defence Forces recorded 4 ceasefire violations committed by the Russian occupation forces, 2 of which by using weapons prohibited by the Minsk agreements.

In the direction of KATERYNIVKA the enemy fired from anti-tank missile system.

In the direction of LOBACHEVE the Russian-led forces fired from anti-tank grenade launchers.

Near ORIKHOVE, the Russian shelled Ukrainian positions using 120mm mortars and tripod-mounted anti-tank grenade launcher.

Near STANITSA LUHANSKA, the occupants fired 82mm mortars.

There were no casualties.

As of 07.00 of the current day, the Ukrainian Defence Forces recorded 1 ceasefire violation committed by the Russian occupation forces using weapons prohibited by the Minsk agreements.

In the vicinity of STANITSA LUHANSKA, the Russia-led forces fired 82mm mortars.

There were no casualties.

Positions of the Ukrainian Defence Forces remain intact.

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!