Ukrainian intelligence: The bodies of 38 Russian soldiers were transported across the border from Donetsk
According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the bodies of 38 Russian soldiers who fought near Avdiivka were transported across the border to Russia, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
"The Armed Forces [of Russia], engaged in sabotage and intelligence actions in the area around Avdiivka… On the night of April 15th-16th, at the former Russian checkpoint ‘Donetsk’ [Russia] transported 38 bodies of dead Russian soldiers,” a statement released by the Main Directorate of Intelligence read.
The area around Avdiivka has seen heavy fighting over the last five weeks, as pro-Russian separatists, allegedly with the help of regular Russian forces, have attempted to overtake Ukrainian positions in the industrial zone. Separatist commanders have acknowledged that their forces have suffered significant losses in the area.