A Russian-backed separatist leader in eastern Ukraine announced the withdrawal of residents of the separatist region to southeastern Russia on Friday amid an increase in attacks in the region.
Announcing the measure on social media, Denis Pushilin, head of the self-proclaimed People’s Republic of Donetsk, said Russia had agreed to provide accommodation for people leaving and that women, children and the elderly must be removed first. There was no immediate comment from Russian officials or Kiev.
Also this Friday, rebels pro-Russia installed in eastern Ukraine accused Ukrainian government forces to attack one alinwent, however, to Russia reported that more unitedins in infantry and tanks were returning to their bases, in contrast to western fearsintants in an imminent russian invasion.
It is the second day in a row that pro-Russian separatists say they have come under fire. in mortars and artillery of the Ukrainian forces, in according to the agency in Interfax news.
The Ukrainian government and the rebels exchanged accusations for climbing in tension after the attacks on Thursday (17), raising fears in than Russia, which gathered more in 100,000 soldiers near the borders of UkraineIinif you get involved.
Source: CNN Brasil
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