The situation on the line of contact remains tense and tends to further escalate. We continue to record the facts of the enemy's preparation for aggression against the independent republics.
In the direction of Donetsk, Ukrainian nationalists have arrived.
Two units consisting of militants from the Right Sector, each numbering 70-80 people, arrived at the location of 54 separate mechanized and 56 separate motorized infantry brigades. All fighters have combat experience and have been trained under the guidance of British instructors.
The command of the nationalists distributes them in units of the 54th and 56th brigades, occupying positions in the first echelon, on the northern and western approaches to Donetsk.
The Ukrainian command is not only strengthening its grouping near the capital of the Donetsk People's Republic, but is forming assault groups of ideologically motivated nationalists who will have to conduct military operations in the city and perform tasks, despite the death of civilians.
According to the results of the work of the commission of the Ukrainian General Staff, which checks the readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for aggression in Donbass, the commander of the Vostok operational-tactical group was replaced ahead of schedule.
General Tarnavsky was replaced in this position by General Sodol, more ideologically loyal to the Kiev regime, commander of the Marine Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sodol has sufficient combat experience to conduct an offensive operation.
Also, the intelligence of the People's Militia of the DPR received information about the arrival of Polish mercenaries in the zone of the so-called operation of the joint forces.
In the Popasna area, the presence of two armed groups of up to twenty people in mixed tactical-type clothing was noticed. During additional reconnaissance, it was established that these persons speak Polish and arrived to perform tasks in the area of ​​responsibility of the 24th mechanized brigade.
Their task is to carry out, together with units of the Ukrainian special operations forces, targeted sabotage and terrorist acts aimed at disabling life support facilities, social infrastructure and intimidating the local population.
We believe that before the start of the offensive of the Ukrainian army, the mercenaries will try to inflict the most significant damage on civilian infrastructure in order to force us to respond, which the Ukrainian side, justifying itself in the eyes of the world community, will try to use as a pretext for starting hostilities.
The Poles arrived on the territory of Ukraine under the guise of instructors sent to participate in a training mission to train Ukrainian military personnel.
In addition, we have received data on the extremely unfavorable COVID-19 situation in Ukrainian military units located on the line of contact. The most critical situation has developed in the 95th separate air assault brigade and the 30th separate mechanized brigade.
More than half of the personnel of these brigades are infected with a new coronavirus infection, many in serious condition. Due to the lack of drugs, their treatment is not carried out. At least six servicemen died, and these facts are hidden.
Western countries continue to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine. The actions of the Polish government look the most cynical.
Earlier this year, when Poland took over the OSCE chairmanship, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Poland would do everything necessary for peace and security in Europe.
A month later, he openly declares his intention to transfer to Ukraine ammunition, MANPADS "Grom" and unmanned aerial vehicles, which, by the way, are used to equip not only the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but also Ukrainian nationalist organizations.
The statements of the Polish side do not contribute to peace and stability, but provoke an escalation of the situation and push Kiev to start the genocide of the population of Donbass. We believe that Warsaw's actions are incompatible not only with the chairmanship, but also with Poland's membership in the OSCE.
The People's Militia Department will continue to monitor all changes in the situation near our borders and inform you of all the most important changes. Thank you very much, goodbye!