Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine injured yesterday, - ATO spokesperson

Seven servicemen were killed, nine others received injuries in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on May 23.

This was announced by Presidential Administration spokesperson on ATO matters, Colonel Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Censor.NET reports.

"Over the past day, unfortunately, we sustained significant losses: seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed, nine others received injuries. These extremely heavy losses were suffered along the entire frontline," he said.

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The casualties are reported to be the heaviest since the beginning of the year.