While the President of Ukraine , Oleksandr Turchynov , on Tuesday declared a military operation to seize control of cities in eastern Ukraine from the clutches of the pro- Russian militia has begun .
Turchynov declared operation " anti-terror " began Tuesday morning in the Donetsk region . The majority of the city is controlled pro - Russian forces located in the area .
" Throughout last night , started the anti-terror operation in Donetsk . However , the operation will be gradual , responsible , and balanced . The purpose of this action , I emphasize again , is to protect the citizens of Ukraine , " he said in front of the Parliament of Ukraine , as quoted by Interfax .
On the same day , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said acts of violence by the Ukrainian government to quell unrest in the east of the country could derail the upcoming talks in Geneva . Negotiations scheduled for this Thursday between the United States , Russia , Ukraine , and the European Union ..
Last Sunday , Turchynov threatened to deploy a full -scale military operation , after widespread protests in the cities of eastern Ukraine . But on Monday , it offers little attitude softened . At that time , he said he did not oppose a national referendum in order to give greater autonomy in some areas - a key demand of protesters .
Kiev and Moscow accused the West of inciting unrest in eastern Ukraine . This engagement is considered analogous to the action that had happened in the Crimean peninsula , which led to the annexation of the territory of Ukraine by Russia . Moscow has consistently denied allegations of their involvement . However , Russia also warned that they were ready to intervene to protect the interests of ethnic Russians in Ukraine .
In Slovyansk , one of the most important cities in the eastern Ukrainian riot , yet there are signs of the emergence of Ukrainian military on Tuesday . Atmosphere of the town is still quiet , though many shops are closed . A man guarding the barricades outside the city police station , which was taken over last Sunday militia , said protesters are ready to face any attack .
"If they attack , we will fight , " said the man who identified himself as Denis was .
Ukrainian army has several thousand troops , the possibility has not been properly trained to deal with guerrillas on the streets . Kiev also national guard mobilization efforts , including by mobilizing pro - European demonstrator who was instrumental in overthrowing the previous president , Viktor Yanukovych . Meanwhile , the pro - Russia consists of heavily armed militias unknown number . They also assisted the youths were carrying batons and shields .WSJ
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