Ukrainian soldier was killed in Donbas

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Yesterday illegal armed groups have violated the ceasefire 11 times in the area of the Joint Forces Operation. As a result of shelling, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and another – wounded. This was announced on July 9 by the press center of the Joint Forces operation headquarters, UA informs.

The illegal armed groups carried out attacks, including with the use of 120-mm mortars, automatic heavy and hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers, large-caliber machine guns and small arms. As a result of shelling, one serviceman of the Joint Forces was injured. Another was wounded by a bullet; his health condition is satisfactory.

“As of the current day, there are no combat losses among the units of the Joint Forces” – the headquarters noted.

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