Baghdad, Iraq, Aug 15, SPA -- A Ukrainian soldier was killed Sunday in a land mine explosion southeast of Baghdad, a spokesman for the multinational forces said. The blast took place in the area of Suwayrah ,40kilometers (25 miles) south of Baghdad, in the Ukrainiantroops' area of responsibility. The explosion killed aplatoon commander, the spokesman said on condition ofanonymity. No further information was immediately available.--SPA1119 Local Time 0819 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/192011