Ukraine strengthening military presence on border with unrecognized Transnistria

The leadership of the National Guard of Ukraine has decided to strengthen the defenses of the Odesa region in the areas bordering the territory of unrecognized Transnistria.

The Interior Ministry has started redeploying its units, Censor.NET reports citing the communications department of the Ministry.

"70 persons are already in Izmail [the Odesa region - ed.]. A National Guard battalion will be deployed to secure order in Bolhrad and Izmail districts," first deputy of the interior minister Serhii Yarovyi said.