Ukrainian soldier killed in booby trap blast in Donbas
Ukrinform
Two Ukrainian servicemen hit an unidentified explosive device in the Joint Forces Operation zone in Donbas, and one of them was killed in the explosion, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
"Today, on August 13, two Joint Forces servicemen deviated from their route and hit an unidentified explosive device. Unfortunately, one of them was killed, and another one was wounded," the report said.
The wounded soldier was rushed to the hospital where he is being provided with the necessary medical care.
The military prosecutor's office and military law enforcers are working on the scene. All the circumstances of the tragedy are being clarified.
The Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, the Joint Forces Command, as well as all personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, extended their deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased Ukrainian defender.
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