DPR forces take control of over 30 settlements in Donbas since launch of military operation - DPR militia spokesman

DONETSK. March 4 (Interfax) - The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) forces have seized 36 settlements in Donbas since the start of the military operation while expanding an offensive with the active support of the Russian army, DPR People's Militia spokesman Eduard Basurin said.

"As a result of successful actions, we have taken control of 36 settlements since the beginning of the military operation," Basurin told reporters on Thursday.