Militiamen attacked a convoy of the Ukrainian army under Raisins 40 km from Slavyansk, said at the headquarters of the militia of the city.
" One of our far commando units attacked a convoy near Izyum (a town in Kharkov region 40 km from Slavyansk - approx. OPINION). Black armored personnel and 4 vehicles of the enemy, " said Commissioner of staff, RIA " Novosti ". Losses of the Ukrainian army in manpower as long as unknown. Since mid-April, the Kyiv authorities are in the East of Ukraine punitive operation against supporters of independence of Donetsk and Lugansk national republics, which told about the desire to separate from Ukraine after the coup d'etat occurred in the country on 22 February. Active hostilities were stopped at some time during the 25 may presidential elections, but may 26 resumed. Won the elections Poroshenko in the categorical form have asked in the explicit form of the security forces to carry out his official ceremony of inauguration of " cleanup " of the territory of Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Security forces are actively using heavy artillery and combat aircraft. Mentions numerous victims among the peaceful residents and the destruction of houses and infrastructure.

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