5 May 2014 16:21

"Donetsk Republic" representatives occupy coal company HQ in Horlivka - reports

DONETSK. May 5 (Interfax) - The headquarters of the Artyomugol state company in the town of Horlivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region has been occupied by unidentified people, the city portal, 06242, reported.

A group of people entered the building on Monday and announced that they represent "the Donetsk People's Republic" and want to put the building under protection.

"All employees left the building at their request. The staff will resume work tomorrow," the portal said, citing the company's public relations department.