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Russia Shelling Kills 1 Ukraine Soldier in Donbas

Published April 19th, 2021 - 05:24 GMT
One Ukrainian soldier killed in Donbas Region.
A Ukrainian serviceman patrols near the frontline with Russia backed separatists near Schastya, Lugansk region on April 16, 2021. On the frontline in Ukraine's war-torn east, Ukrainian soldiers keep their weapons ready, as tensions between Kiev and Moscow intensified dramatically since the start of the year. STR / AFP
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One Ukrainian soldier killed, another injured in Donbas Region.

A Ukrainian soldier was killed and another injured on Sunday due to shelling by Russia-backed separatists in the eastern Donbas region.

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Russia-backed separatists violated cease-fire five times from midnight to 5 p.m. local time, the Ukrainian armed forces said in a statement.

There has been a recent spike in violence in Donbas where Kyiv's troops have battled separatist forces since 2014.

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This article has been adapted from its original source.

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