DPR say the death toll reduced in 2017

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In the DPR, the number of fatalities as a result of hostilities reduced to 278, which is nine times less as compared to 2014, Ombudsman Office officials told journalists.

“In the Donetsk People’s Republic, the number of deaths reduced nine times in 2017, as compared to 2014. This is due to conclusion of the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements,” – said the Ombudsman representative.

It was specified that 2546 persons died as a result of hostilities in 2014 in the territory of the DPR, while in 2017 there were 278 fatalities.

Source: RIA