More than 40 soldiers killed, according to Ukraine military

Kiev , Feb 24,(dpa/GNA) – More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in Russian airstrikes, according to reports by the government in Kiev.

Contrary to separatist claims, the front line in eastern Ukraine has not been breached, military spokesperson Olexiy Arestovych told journalists, adding that the small town of Schastia remained under Ukrainian control.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on citizens in Russia to demonstrate against the war in Ukraine.

GNA