5 May 2014 14:41

Ukrainian troops take over Slovyansk television tower - Avakov

DONETSK REGION. May 5 (Interfax) - The Ukrainian troops have taken over the television tower in Slovyansk, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said.

"The Slovyansk television tower is now fully controlled by the Ukrainian authorities. Ukrainian channels are broadcasted," Avakov told reporters at a checkpoint at the entrance to Slovyansk on Monday.