Ukrainians of Donetsk created a Defense Battalion to fight Russian saboteurs. “On the basis of the Decree “On Partial Mobilization” by the Acting President of Ukraine and directives of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine to establish the 25th territorial defense battalion of Donetsk region, feeling no support from the government and stating sabotage, betrayal of some employees of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Security Service of Ukraine, understanding responsibility for my actions in accordance with the Criminal Code of Ukraine, being the UA Navy Captain-Lieutenant in the reserve I take full responsibility for the formation of the 25th territorial defense battalion of Donetsk region”, said the UA Navy Captain-Lieutenant in the reserve Semen Sementchenko. “This subdivision will perform tasks to provide the conditions for reliable operation of public authorities, military management, operational deployment, protection and defense of important facilities and communications, fight sabotage and intelligence groups and anti-state illegal armed forces”, said the officer.
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