UKRAINIAN FORCES HAVE PUSHED BACK THE DONBASS TERRORISTS IN BATTLE NEAR ZAITSEVE

Ukrainian soldiers have pushed back the Donbass terrorists and seized a large number of Russian-made weapons during the battle near Zaitseve town, this was reported by the ATO press center:

"The battle near Zaitseve in the Donetsk region lasted all night long. This hot section of the front is situated in the "neutral" zone, which is held by a separate motorized infantry brigade, has been mentioned in each daily situation report of the ATO staff over a month.

One of the brigade battalions engaged in combat, which started in the evening and lasted almost until morning. The enemy infantry, covered by machine guns and grenade launchers, set out on an offensive. The valiant and daring Ukrainian troops managed to force the separatists back from the height, which they were advancing from.

Enemy weapons were found at the position abandoned by the Russian mercenaries, which they used to launch attacks against the Ukrainian troops. Anti-tank guided missiles designed to destroy tanks and armored vehicles and their less powerful counterpart Shmel rocket launcher produced in 2000 were found. There is evidence that these arms were produced in Russia, as they have the relevant marking and are in service with the Russian army" - the statement reads.

Also yesterday the terrorists' groups withdrew from their positions in Shyrokyne village, this was reported by the Ukraine's forces press officer in "M sector" Oleksandr Kindsfater. Currently the village is completely controlled by Ukrainian forces. He added, that before leaving, militants mined almost every building, they left dozens of tripwires, mines, and booby traps. Apparently, their aim was to cause maximum damage to Ukrainian army soldiers and civilians who will want to return to their homes.