2,197 Troopers Killed, 8,000 Wounded In ATO To Date

As of February 17, 2,197 Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and 8,000 wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO).

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Viktor Muzhenko announced this at a press briefing, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

Between February 9 and 15, militants' combat activity subsided, he stressed.

Ukrainian military open fire in response several times less than militants shell positions of the ATO forces, Muzhenko emphasized.

As Ukrainian News Agency reported, three soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in the ATO February 16.