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Ukrainian army positions in Donbas have come under almost 60 attacks, and three soldiers have been wounded in the past 24 hours, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported on August 13.

“Russia-backed separatists launched 57 attacks on our positions, including 12 attacks involving heavy weapons, over the day. Three soldiers of the Joint Forces were wounded as a result,” the press center said.

Russia-led forces opened effective fire using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, while weapons of infantry combat vehicles and anti-tank guided missiles were used in some areas, it said.