3 Jun 2015 15:10

Ukrainian military deny info that militia have taken over some army positions in Maryinka

KYIV. June 3 (Interfax) - The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not confirmed the information that the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has taken some Ukrainian positions in Maryinka, Donetsk region.

"I don't confirm that. Certain movements indeed occurred during the action, but our positions are held as before," Pavlo Omelchenko, press officer for the 28th separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said on 112 television channel, commenting on the information that militia have taken over some of the Ukrainian positions in Maryinka.