According to the volunteers and activists, 8 reconnaissance battalion Ukrainian volunteer army, supported by troops of the 54th Reconnaissance Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 8 militants in Eastern Ukraine.
The oldest of militants turned 49 years old, and the youngest - 21 years old.
Tandyt: "More than 110 Ukrainians are in militant captivity in Donbas"
Captured by Shirokino militants led intelligence activities of the Ukrainian military in the territory controlled by Ukraine. This was stated by advisor to the head of the SBU Yuriy Tandyt.
During the detention Ukrainian military didn't use force and gunmen were asked to lay down their arms.
"Two of them refused to do so, and our intelligence in the framework of the current legislation exerted a protective resistance. As a result, 3 people were killed and 8 were arrested." - Tandit said.
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