Ukrainian troops were ordered to commence the next stage of the so-called ‘anti-terrorist operation’ around 12pm local time (10:00 GMT), according to coup-appointed acting head of presidential administration Sergey Pashinsky.
“The aim is to completely isolate Slavyansk to localize the problem. At the moment, the operation is ongoing,” the official told media as quoted by RIA Novosti.
“The aim is to completely isolate Slavyansk to localize the problem. At the moment, the operation is ongoing,” the official told media as quoted by RIA Novosti.
Ukrainian armed forces have set up a military base some 20 kilometers from Slavayansk.
According to Phillips, there is an ongoing buildup of troops in the area and “snipers hiding in forests in position.”
The city is being encircled, he tweets.
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