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Military operation in Ukraine

Russian forces kill up to 20 Ukrainian troops along Kherson frontline

Four Gvozdika howitzers were destroyed

MOSCOW, February 18. /TASS/. Russian forces killed up to 20 Ukrainian troops along the Kherson frontline in the past day, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Saturday.

"Up to 20 Ukrainian troops were killed as the enemy came under fire along the Kherson frontline. Four Gvozdika howitzers were destroyed," he noted.

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