The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) militia is set to develop the offensive up to the administrative borders of Donetsk region.

"We will carry on the offensive up to the borders of the Donetsk region and if I see a threat coming from other sides it [the threat] will be eliminated," DPR leader Oleksandr Zakharchenko told students in Donetsk.

Militants are currently advancing towards Mayorsk, he said. "We are also advancing towards Avdiyivka and Ocheretyne. The LPR has mounted an offensive as well," the DPR leader stated.