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The Ukrainian military positions in Donbas came under fire in the early hours on Oct. 20, the press service for the military operation in eastern Ukraine has reported.

According to the report, which was posted on Facebook, the Ukrainian military positions came under mortar fire near the populated areas of Avdiyivka, Ridkodub, Vilkhovatka, Debaltseve, and Nikishyne.

The press center said Ukrainian military positions came under fire from Grad systems near the village of Tonenke.

As a result of the Ukrainian military’s actions, the groups of militants in the Smilyve area retreated.