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“Today the aggressor is conducting intensified attacks along the entire line of contact and positions of our forces in Donnetsk. The enemy is using missile tactical systems, aviation and artillery”, Hanna Malar said.

“Situate is difficult and there are signs of the password. The enemy has used all resources to capture our territory and surround our forces. The war has reached maximum intensity. The enemy is attacking our positions at different points. We are in a difficult and long moment of suffering”.

Earlier, authorities in Donbas said the Russians had attacked more than 40 areas in their bid to capture the strategic villages of Severodonetsk and Lysychanks, the AFP news agency reported. /Periscopi/