Ukrainian army has taken control over several cities and settlements in southeastern regions of the country. Among the captured cities are some of the most significant strongholds of people's militia — Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. A column of armored vehicles under the flags of the Donetsk People’s Republic has been reported entering the city of Donetsk.

See what the cities look like being recaptured by Ukraine's military troops in this photo gallery by ITAR-TASS.