Herashchenko: Ukraine suffered a record number of casualties in the Donbas in recent weeks
According to the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Iryna Herashchenko, Russia continues to demonstrate disrespect for the Minsk process.
“We have a record number of killed and injured people in the ATO zone in recent weeks, Herashchenko stated during the round table meeting that took place on 13th of June, RBK-Ukraine reported. At the same time, she noted that Russia’s violation of the ceasefire was a clear sign of their disrespect of process.
“I wish to assure you that Ukraine and the Ukrainian Government have adopted a clear position of political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Donbas. In this context, the implementation of Minsk agreements is a priority for Ukraine but it requires full implementation of Minsk agreements by all signatories of the agreement. First and foremost, it is required of the aggressor country,” Herashchenko stated.
On the 12th of June 2016, six Ukrainian solders were killed as a result of artillery shelling of Avdiivka.