Positions of Ukrainian troops in the anti-terrorist operation zone (ATO) in Donbas were shelled 14 times on Wednesday, the headquarters of the ATO said.

The enemy repeatedly shelled Vodiane, Opytne, Novotroyitske, Pavlopil, Krymske, Berdianske and Avdiyivka using 82mm and 120mm mortars, grenade launchers, large-caliber machineguns and small arms throughout the day, the press center for the headquarters said on Facebook.

A sniper also fired at Pavlopil and Novotroyitske.

"Our positions were shelled 14 times overall today," the press center said.