According to RIA Novosti, initially the ammunition did not detonate - to neutralize it, DPR units were sent to the scene of the incident.
The device exploded while specialists were working.
“As a result of the tragedy, one soldier died on the spot, and the second defender of our republic, who was injured in the explosion, unfortunately, died in the hospital this morning,” said a spokesman for the People's Militia of the republic.
The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the dead servicemen.
Earlier, the DPR People's Militia Department reported on the interception of a drone from Ukrainian security forces near the contact line.
During the deciphering of information from the UAV, the military found out that the next target for a fire strike, most likely, was the city hospital No. 21.