ATO forces take over Debaltseve, Shakhtarsk, Torez, Lutuhyne, fighting for Pervomaisk and Snizhne underway - ATO press center

13:05, 28.07.2014 1 min read

The anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces have taken control of the town of Debaltseve in Donetsk region and the Savur-Mohyla heights, from which illegal armed groups constantly shelled the positions of Ukrainian law enforcers, the ATO press center reported on Monday.

Ukrainian government troops also entered Shakhtarsk and Torez in Donetsk region and Lutuhyne in Luhansk region. The fighting is currently underway for the complete liberation of Pervomaisk in Luhansk region and Snizhne in Donetsk region.

In addition, Ukrainian Armed Forces and National Guard units deployed on the outskirts of Horlivka in Donetsk region and are preparing to liberate it, reads the report.