Donetsk region police in a preventative operation lasting from August 18 to August 28 connected with state holidays arrested 20 militants, according to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry’s database.
The website of the Donetsk regional police says an additional seven persons, wanted criminals, were also arrested, along with three illegal migrants.
In addition, police found in Pokrovsky region a large hideout of saboteurs and thwarted diversionary acts.
“There were 15 anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, 16 fuses for mortar mines, 20 grenades and about 6,000 rounds, as well as 20 kilograms of plastic explosives. Police also seized weapons at checkpoints, including a RPG round and a rifle,” the police reported.
According to law-enforcers, eight drug-related criminal acts were prevented over 10 days and two stolen automobiles were located.
Some 2,000 police and National Guard members took part, increasing the number of armed patrols, strengthening checkpoints.
“Donetsk region police … did not allow the situation to be destabilized in the region and ensured security for residents and guests of the pre-front region. Some 160 events visited by more than 60,000 people took place without violations of public order,” the police said.
