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One Ukrainian soldier has been killed in action (KIA), two more were wounded in action (WIA) as a result of shelling by Russia-backed separatists on April 8 as of 6:00 p.m., the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) said on Facebook.

“During attacks, one soldier of the JFO has been killed, another two were injured. The JFO units adequately responded to the enemy’s attacks. The enemy’s casualties are being specified. The situation in the area of the operation remains under the control of the JFO’s military,” the report says.

The Ukrainian troops’ positions came under fire eight times in the past 24 hours, including four times using weapons prohibited by the Minsk Agreements, the report said.