Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and heavy shelling erupted Saturday across the countrys south-east on the eve of separatist elections backed by Russia, but condemned by Kiev and Western governments.Losses in the last 24 hours as a result of fighting were six servicemen killed and 10 wounded, Volodymyr Polyovy, spokesman for the National Security and Defence Council, said.Hours later, military officials said another soldier had died and six were wounded in shelling by Grad multiple rockets.Polyovy said the deaths showed separatist forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement signed September 5 in an attempt to defuse …read more
Source: Dunya TV
