KIEV. 9 Aug. UNN. Near the checkpoint of entry-departure “Marinka” in the Donbas border guard from the joint forces on the eve stepped on an unknown explosive device, after which he was hospitalized. About this UNN reports quoting the press service of the state border service.

“About 15 hours (8 August – ed.) near the checkpoint of entry-departure “Marinka” on the frontline soldier Kramatorsk border detachment of the combined forces was blown up by an unknown explosive device”, – reported in Department.

Specified that the border guard performed the task of covering the checkpoint.

“The soldier suffered numerous shrapnel wounds to the back and head. Now the wounded is hospitalized and receives specialized medical care, his condition is of medium gravity”, – said in the SBS.

This fact is reported to the headquarters of the environmental protection and other law enforcement agencies. Set all the circumstances of the incident.

We will remind, for the last day, 8 August, the fighting defender of Ukraine was killed and three were injured. One serviceman of the United forces lost contact during the clashes. The search continues.