The self-proclaimed militia Donetsk national Republic start training for the upcoming may 9 Victory day Parade, said Tuesday the Deputy commander of the corps of the Ministry of defence DND Eduard Bacurin.

"Part of the military power of the DNR began the preparations for the Victory Parade. Today was the first training of personnel. At the end of the week will be a joint exercise involving military equipment, " - quoted Donetsk news Agency.

at rallies in early April of this past year the residents of Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, do not recognise the legitimacy of the February coup, announced the development of " people's republics ". After held in may referendum of the Republic declared its sovereignty and later formed the Union of " new Russia ", put together their own authorities. In the beginning of November in DND and LNR elections of heads of republics and deputies of the parliaments.

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