Since start of Russia's invasion 17 Ukrainian policemen killed, 50 injured – National Police of Ukraine
As of the sixth day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 17 police officers had been killed, 50 police officers had been seriously injured, and two are missing, the press service of the National Police of Ukraine reported.
"The entire personnel of the National Police of Ukraine stands around the clock to defend the state and the security of citizens. The police, together with military personnel, employees of other law enforcement agencies and territorial defense, are intensively protecting law and order in the regions, looking for saboteurs and counteracting looting," the National Police said on Facebook.
In addition, law enforcement officers serve at checkpoints, conduct document checks and search vehicles, and help drivers on the roads.
"Unfortunately, 17 police officers have already died, 50 were injured, 2 have disappeared without a trace. All of them while performing official tasks to counter the Russian enemy," the National Police said.
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