Ukrainian army prepares assault on Donetsk — Donetsk republic source

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On Wednesday evening, the army shelled Donetsk western and southern outskirts, the press office added. Fierce fighting took place during the day in the area between the city of Snehznoye and Dmitrovka village.

The militia defeated two Ukrainian army units leaving Dyakovo village in the Luhansk Region; some Ukrainian servicemen broke through to the city of Miusinsk.

The Donetsk militia continued the battle in the area and was strengthening positions, said the press office.