Another separatist attack was reportedly repulsed on 20 December, when three groups of 3–5 fighters attempted to assault Ukrainian positions after a mortar attack.[8] On 22 December, separatist shelling left almost a dozen Ukrainian soldiers wounded,[13] while the LPR militia reported an attempted Ukrainian breakthrough by 50 soldiers and three IFVs near Debaltseve was repelled.[6] The next day, the Ukrainians stated a new separatist ground assault supported by shelling and armored vehicles was driven off.[9]