The OSCE report recorded the escalation of the situation in the Donbass. The mission confirmed that on July 18 the shelling of Donetsk was carried out by the militants. The Ukrainian side published the radio interception, where the militants were discussing the directions of the shelling. Despite the evidence, the leadership of the self-proclaimed Donetsk republic threaten to destruct Avdiyivka if the "shellings of Donetsk continue". Heavy fighting continued in Maryinka, due to the shellings, the residential blocks were damaged, there are casualties among the civilians. During the previous day, according to the official reports, one soldier was kiled and seven soldiers were injured .
During the battle in Shyrokine, the "Donbass" battalion captured the IFV with the full ammunition load.
