Militants opened fire on civilians at “Mayorsk” checkpoint. One person died

This Wednesday morning militants opened fire on the people who were in the queue near the pass through checkpoint “Mayorsk”, one person died and another was injured.

This was reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

“Around 9:00 am Russian-terrorist troops opened fire with a small arms on the “Mayorsk” checkpoint. During this time civilians were passing through the line of demarcation”, – said in the State Border Guard Service.

“Two civilians, who were standing 50 meters away from the checkpoint, were struck by the terrorist’s bullets. One received a mortal wound to the head the other was struck in the shoulder.” – the border guards added.

Passage through the checkpoint was suspended and border guards immediately removed civilians from the line of fire.

The ambulance was called to the scene. The wounded man received medical care and is in a satisfactory state of health. The doctors pronounced the death of the victim.