Ukraine’s government today stated that it was now ‘at war’ with pro-Russian insurgents, as the commencement of Ukraine’s ‘anti-terrorism’ measures escalated violence in the rebel held eastern regions, reports The Telegraph.
The head of Ukraine’s anti-terrorist command, Vasyl Krutov, said,
The head of Ukraine’s anti-terrorist command, Vasyl Krutov, said,
“What we are facing in the Donetsk region and in the eastern regions is not just some kind of short-lived uprising – it is in fact a war.”A spokesperson for the Kremlin, Dimitry Peskov, commenting on the Ukrainian offensive, said,
“People are calling in despair and asking for help, the overwhelming majority demand Russian help. All these calls are reported to Vladimir Putin.”Ukraine’s statement comes as Russia places over 45000 troops at the eastern border of Ukraine.