3 Jul 2014 18:20

Ukrainian Defense Ministry denies alleged death of 40 paratroopers

KYIV. July 3 (Interfax) - The information reported by some mass media outlets and social networks about the deaths of 40 paratroopers is not true, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry posted in a statement on its website on Thursday.

"During the first half of July 3 the Ukrainian Armed Forces have no troops killed or wounded," the Defense Ministry said.