The terrorists of the so-called “DPR” (Donetsk People’s Republic) increased pressure on journalists of Donetsk region and demand obligatory registration with their so-called "Ministry of Information." This was reported on a briefing by the speaker of the Informational and analytical center for the Council of National Safety and Defense Andriy Lysenko.
Local offices and correspondent stations of the all-Ukrainian media outlets were warned that were they refuse to obtain such so-called registration their operation would be terminated. It became known that the gunmen intend to circulate Russian printed press in the territories temporarily under their control.