15 Jan 2015 21:14

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting for Donetsk airport - General Staff

KYIV. Jan 15 (Interfax) - Two members of the Ukrainian armed force have been killed in fighting for the Donetsk airport on Thursday, said Vladislav Seleznyov, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff.

"Sadly, two have been killed," he told Interfax.

The situation at the airport remains tense, with Ukrainian army forces fighting off attacks, he said. "The situation has been complicated the whole day, fierce fighting for the airport is underway," the spokesman said.

"Surrender is out of the question," he added.