© RIA Novosti/Mikhail VoskresenskiyThe people's mayor of Slavyansk, Vyacheslav Ponomaryov
"Eleven people were killed and 24 were injured on the adversary's side. One person was killed on our side. The adversary keeps firing on Slavyansk and Kramatorsk all the time. They are not storming [the cities], but are trying to trigger panic among the population," he said.
Both the militia and the civilian population of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk are "furious" with the Ukrainian Armed Forces for their constant attacks and provocations, Ponomaryov said.
"Our people are angry. They are prepared to resist the adversary using everything at hand. The adversary has driven the people to despair, and an ever-growing number of civilians are enrolling in the militia," Ponomaryov said.
The Ukrainian security forces continue to strike against the outskirts of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk at the moment, he said.
"They are firing at the outskirts. They are using mortars, among other weapons. We have no other choice but to respond. Gunfire is underway in Slavyansk now, but it has already stopped in Kramatorsk," he said.
Comment: The fascists have sent tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopters against their own people and used heavy weaponry. They have declared people who don't submit to their rule as being terrorists and have burned dozens alive including policemen simply for protesting. No wonder the people are furious and have realized that talking alone is not going anywhere, as the fascist in power do no care about them.
What is perhaps even more shocking is the fact that the Western leaders don't care about these people either, but are siding 100% behind the fascist junta. That should give food for thought and does not bode well for the coming demonstrations in Europe as austerity measures start to hurt big time.