Ukraine: Pro-Russian forces launch new attacks to seize Donetsk airport
Pro-Russia forces operating in eastern Ukraine have reportedly stepped up their military operations to take control of a government-held airport in the volatile city of Donetsk.
The Ukrainian military said on Thursday that pro-Russia forces launched fresh attacks in the areas near the airport situated northwest of Donetsk, using tanks, multiple-launch rocket systems and mortars.
Vladyslav Seleznyov, a spokesman for the Ukrainian military, said Kiev’s troops repelled four attacks on the airport on Wednesday evening.