24 Oct 2015 11:28

Self-proclaimed Donetsk republic accuses Ukrainian govt forces of shelling Donetsk airport

DONETSK. Oct 24 (Interfax) - The defense ministry of the self-proclaimed Donetsk people's republic (DPR) has accused the Ukrainian government forces of shelling the Donetsk airport territory last night.

"Ukrainian servicemen opened fire upon the Donetsk airport territory at about 11:40 p.m. last night," the Donetsk news agency reported with reference to the DPR defense ministry.

It said the Ukrainian government forces fired 82mm mortars, firearms, and grenade launchers.

It was not immediately clear whether the incident involved any casualties.