29 Jun 2016 14:05

Self-proclaimed Donetsk republic: Ukrainian govt forces launch offensive near Debaltseve

DONETSK. June 29 (Interfax) - Ukrainian government forces attempted to break through the Donbas militia's defense lines near Debaltseve, Eduard Basurin, a deputy commander of the self-proclaimed Donetsk people's republic (DPR) forces, told journalists.

"This happened near Lohvynove [a Debaltseve suburb], which is within the area of responsibility of the people's militia of the [self-proclaimed] Luhansk people's republic. It is known that security forces have managed to advance by four kilometers. The fighting is continuing at the moment," Basurin said.