17 Jul 2014 18:01

Four rockets launched from Ukraine explode near Russian customs post Kuibyshevo

ROSTOV-ON-DON. July 17 (Interfax) - Four rockets exploded approximately 200 meters away from the Russian customs post Kuibyshevo in the Rostov region, Southern Customs Department press office head Rayan Farukshin told Interfax on Thursday.

"Customs post employees have been evacuated to a safe distance. They do not have the opportunity to return and start carrying out their duties for now," Farukshin said.

According to Farukshin, they were launched from Ukraine, where gunfire is heard now.