Ukrainian Military continue to increase striking concentration of troops in the demilitarized area, said at a press conference in the press center Deputy commander of the corps of the Ministry of defence DND Eduard Bacurin.

It is noted that for the offensive in the Donbas has prepared 45 thousand people, 380 tanks and guns 980.

"according to our intelligence, the grouping of the APU already has 36 battalion tactical groups, 20 separate infantry battalions, the 2nd battalion of special purpose and 3 reconnaissance battalion," said he.

according to his statement these data demonstrate intelligence about the fact that Kiev does not want to violate the Minsk consensus, and actively preparing for the resumption of hostilities.

"The militia DND continues to strictly comply with its own obligations and shoulders ready to take decisive action to protect the Republic," concluded the Commissioner of the Ministry of defence.

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