World News | Ukraine: 4 Soldiers Dead in Mortar Attack in Country's East
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Ukraine's military said four of its soldiers were killed Friday during a mortar attack in the eastern region where its forces have been fighting Russian-backed separatists since 2014.
Kyiv, Mar 26 (AP) Ukraine's military said four of its soldiers were killed Friday during a mortar attack in the eastern region where its forces have been fighting Russian-backed separatists since 2014.
The attack in the hamlet of Shumi, reported by the Joint Forces Operation, was the most significant violation this year of a ceasefire — under which fighting has declined.
More than 13,000 people have died in the conflict.
The Ukrainian statement blamed the mortar attack on Russian troops. Russia has consistently denied having a military presence in the region. (AP)
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