6 Nov 2014 17:47

Militia report offensive by Ukrainian military, fighting is going on at Donetsk airport

MOSCOW. Nov 6 (Interfax) - The militia of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic believe the Ukrainian military have begun an offensive in the region.

"The military situation in the region was aggravated in the past few hours. We have registered an attempt made by the enemy's tanks to break through to Donetsk airport from Makiyivka. Fighting is going on," the DPR Defense Ministry has reported.

Additionally, the militia said the Ukrainian military are also on the offensive near the populated area of Peski.

"Heavy armored vehicles are moving in the Peski area. We are repelling a large-scale offensive by the Ukrainian troops," the source said.