DONETSK, November 20. /TASS/. Russian forces eliminated a Ukrainian assault group near Donetsk, Yan Gagin, adviser to the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), told TASS on Monday.

"Yesterday, the enemy made a senseless attempt to regain lost positions near Donetsk. It was an absolutely strange idea. Several dozen Ukrainian attackers were simply thrown for their disposal. Naturally, the entire group was eliminated and just few managed to escape," he said.

The Ukrainian army’s losses in the failed attack exceeded 30 personnel killed and another 15 attackers retreated, the adviser said.