DONETSK. Aug 27 (Interfax) - According to the headquarters of the Donetsk People's Republic's militia, a large group of Ukrainian troops and National Guard troops surrendered to the militia in the area of Starobeshevo.
"A total of 129 Ukrainian troop and National Guard troops voluntarily surrendered in the populated area of Starobeshevo, Donetsk region, which is occupied by the militia, by the morning of August 27, the militia headquarters reported.
The administration of the Donetsk People's Republic earlier reported that all people who lay their weapons down voluntarily will be treated as prisoners-of-war in accordance with all international rules and conventions.
Interfax has no confirmation of this information from other sources.