Parts of the Ukrainian army support the troops at the front line, firing from mortars Russian positions in the direction of Avdeevka in the Donetsk region.
So far, fierce clashes in the direction of Avdeevka Donetsk region, groups of the 35th Brigade of Marine Corps, ensure the extension of the troops to the front line.
The indicated groups, having received the coordinates represented by intelligence, are firing by the positions of Russian troops from heavy mortars.
The commander of the mortar group Andrei, who did not want to name his last name, told the agency Anadol’s agency about his duties in Avdeevka: “Here we are defended. Our task is to help the units that are on the front line. When the Russians begin to attack, intelligence reports the coordinates of Russian positions and We shoot at them “.
noting that the mortar system that they use is outdated, but still in working condition, Andrei continues: “Of course, if they gave us a new system, the work would have gone“ more fun ”. Our activity depends on the intensity of the shooting. Sometimes they arise Problems with the delivery of ammunition. On some days we can make up to 60 shots per day, but there are days when we limit ourselves to several shots. “
Andrei notes that they are especially inspired by the drawings of Ukrainian children who come to the military.
One of the fighters of a mortar group named Igor adds that he joined the army to mobilize: “I worked at a construction site before the army. I worked in Poland for a long time.”
He says that their unit performs the task of supporting the advanced infantry units on the advanced.
“We are often fired from the opposite side. Of course there is a feeling of fear. Sometimes it happens scary. There is no one who would not be afraid, but you get used to it. We will win this war, because justice ultimately always wins.”