Ukrainian Troops Gather in Slovyansk

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence uploaded video on May 2 described as airborne troops gathering in Slovyansk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast region. Earlier on May 2 the ministry reported that two Ukrainian military helicopters were downed by pro-Russia separatists. The military launched an operation to take control of Slovyansk. Official sources claimed several “terrorist” checkpoints had been reclaimed. Credit: YouTube/Ministry of Defence, Ukraine