14 Aug 2014 10:05

Ukraine Interior Ministry claims having taken control of Horske near Luhansk

KYIV. Aug 14 (Interfax) - Units of Ukraine's National Guard entered the town of Horske in the Luhansk region on Wednesday, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on its website.

"National Guard forces are now setting up round-the-clock checkpoints in the area," it said.

Interfax has so far been unable to obtain confirmation of the report from other sources.