AVDEYEVKA /DPR/, February 20. /TASS/. Russian troops discovered foreign-made ammunition in the Ukrainian stronghold in Avdeyevka and a cache of US-and Czech-made 120-mm mortar shells in the nearby building, the Russian Defense Ministry said, adding that ready-to-eat meals (MREs) belonging to Canadian and Georgian mercenaries were discovered as well.
Previously, the Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian positions near the railway station were defended by the 3rd Assault Brigade, staffed with former "Azov" regiment (deemed terrorist and outlawed in Russia) militants.
"A Ukrainian armed forces stronghold, occupied by militants of the nationalist 3rd Assault Brigade was located in a building with thick walls, built in the early 20th century, next to the railway station. Canadian-made MREs belonging to mercenaries from Canada and Georgia were discovered […] at the stronghold, among other things. Unused foreign-made rounds were discovered at the stronghold, and a cache of US-and Czech-made 120-mm mortar shells was discovered in the next building," the ministry said.