Rebel leader Zakharchenko killed in Donetsk cafe explosion


The explosion occurred in the restaurant “Separ” in the center of Donetsk.

The death of Alexander Zakharchenko,the head of DNR, was reported by the TASS news agency citing a source in the law enforcement agencies of the Donetsk People’s Republic.

The explosion occurred in the restaurant “Separ”, when Zakharchenko was there.

“As a result, he was mortally wounded,” the spokesman said.

In the meantime, Interfax was informed by a source from the power structures of the DNR about the suspects detained in the assassination case.

‘Mash’ telegram channel

“Several people were detained, Ukrainian saboteurs and related persons suspected of involvement in the assassination attempt against the head of the republic,” the source said.

belsat.eu, photo Valentin Sprinchak/TASS/ Forum

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