Rival Factions Battle for Control in Eastern Ukraine
Rival Factions Battle for Control in Eastern Ukraine
that In connection with the increase in Russian servicemen
and the activity of mercenaries, Ukrainian armed forces are ready for any potential developments in order to ensure the safety of the civilian population,
Video released on Wednesday by the Crimea-based news agency Newsfront appeared to show the prosecutor’s office
in Luhansk being raided by armed troops seemingly loyal to Igor Kornet, the deposed interior minister.
We will put a stop to this situation very soon." The Organization for Security
and Cooperation in Europe, has said it is aware of the presence of military vehicles and armed men on Lugansk’s streets, and that it is monitoring the situation.
22, 2017
MOSCOW — Dozens of armed men occupied the center of the city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, blocking the entrances
to several government buildings during a standoff between two top officials in the Russian-backed separatist enclave.
"We are deeply disturbed by the actions of a group of people, who have organized a persistent
campaign against our leader — Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Kornet," the statement read.
On Wednesday, the prime minister, Igor Plotnitsky, appeared on television to denounce Mr. Kornet’s insubordination, accusing him of attempting a coup
and holding him responsible for a series of power outages across the republic.
that In connection with the increase in Russian servicemen
and the activity of mercenaries, Ukrainian armed forces are ready for any potential developments in order to ensure the safety of the civilian population,
Video released on Wednesday by the Crimea-based news agency Newsfront appeared to show the prosecutor’s office
in Luhansk being raided by armed troops seemingly loyal to Igor Kornet, the deposed interior minister.
We will put a stop to this situation very soon." The Organization for Security
and Cooperation in Europe, has said it is aware of the presence of military vehicles and armed men on Lugansk’s streets, and that it is monitoring the situation.
22, 2017
MOSCOW — Dozens of armed men occupied the center of the city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, blocking the entrances
to several government buildings during a standoff between two top officials in the Russian-backed separatist enclave.
"We are deeply disturbed by the actions of a group of people, who have organized a persistent
campaign against our leader — Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Kornet," the statement read.
On Wednesday, the prime minister, Igor Plotnitsky, appeared on television to denounce Mr. Kornet’s insubordination, accusing him of attempting a coup
and holding him responsible for a series of power outages across the republic.