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On July 19 and 20, eight Ukrainian servicemen were killed in the ATU zone, another soldier was taken prisoner. This is reported by the press center of ATO's headquarters in Facebook.
"For the past day, July 19, 2017, four soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were killed: one defender - from the bullet of an enemy sniper, three - during a blasting in a mine explosive device. Another three servicemen were injured, "the statement said..
In addition, for the current day, July 20, 2017, as a result of the intensification of the enemy's actions, including a massive fire on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, four Ukrainian servicemen were killed, one was taken prisoner. Seven of our defenders were injured.
It is noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine gave a worthy rebuff to the enemy, who suffered significant losses to the dead and wounded.
Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported that nine fighters were killed in the ATU zone.