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Horlivka Mayor Yevhen Klep, detained on June 11 by armed people of the Horlivka station Donbas people's armed groups headed by Ihor Bezler during a meeting in the executive committee, has been released, local mass media outlet Golovka.ua reported citing source from separatists and city council.

“It is currently unknown where the mayor is after the release,” the report said.

Some mass media outlets reported earlier citing negotiator Volodymyr
Ruban involved in releasing captives that Klep paid Hr 2 million
(around $170,000) for his release.