MOSCOW, February 3. /TASS/. Ukrainian forces are redeploying additional units to the city of Chasov Yar near Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), said on air of the Rossiya-24 TV channel.

"There are also street clashes in Chasov Yar, the enemy is holding on and deploying additional troops," Pushilin said.

Meanwhile, the city is gradually being liberated, he added.