OSCE SMM cancels earlier planned media appearances in Maryinka, Donetsk

11:26, 22.11.2017 1 min read

The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has cancelled previously planned media appearances of observers, headed by OSCE SMM Principal Deputy Chief Monitor Alexander Hug, during the patrolling of Maryinka and Kyivsky district of Donetsk.

"Media opportunities in Maryinka and Kyivsky district of Donetsk have been canceled in connection with the change in patrolling plans. We apologize for the inconvenience," the SMM press service said on Wednesday morning.

Earlier the SMM announced that on Wednesday, November 22, OSCE SMM Principal Deputy Chief Monitor Alexander Hug, along with other observers, will conduct patrols in Maryinka and Donetsk regions.

"The patrol, which he will join, plans to monitor and facilitate the evaluation works that will enable repairs at the Krasnohorivska gas distribution station. And he will also talk to the residents of Maryinka and Kyivsky district of Donetsk," the message said earlier.