This is stated in the report of the Mission published on 2 August.

“An armed man guarding the facility at one of the sites claimed that he and those present at the site were part of the 16th airborne brigade from Orenburg, Russian Federation”, – the report says.

It is noted that they did not wear identifying insignia

The report also says that at one “DPR” site, two artillery weapons were missing. At another “DPR” site, after waiting 15 minutes for access, the SMM observed that two artillery weapons were missing.

In addition, the report states that the situation in the area of Donetsk airport remains tense. The SMM recorded 140 explosions and small-arms fire from its position.