In Donetsk, pro-Russian protesters occupied the airport
Donetsk, April 17 (Navigator, Victoria Litovchenko) – Unarmed activists of pro-Russian movements arrived at the Donetsk airport: they are not interfering with the work of employees.
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There are from 70 to 100 pro-Russian activists at Donetsk International Airport, reports the Ostrov publication. Near the terminal there are cars with St. George ribbons and flags of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”.
According to the airports' press service, the people are not armed, they are not interfering with the airport's operations, and negotiations are underway with them. According to employees, Ukrainian army soldiers with weapons and military equipment have been at the airport for a week now.
Let us remember that pro-Russian activists have repeatedly expressed fears that the Right Sector could arrive in the city through the airport to organize provocations.
Pro - Russian protesters occupy Donetsk airport