Donetsk, Sep 4 – DAN. The DPR Command has issued an order "Prohibiting unreasonable restrictions of the OSCE SMM operation in the Republic".

"To prevent any restriction of the SMM movements along all roads, directions in the designated zones of responsibility," the order reads.

The document also prescribes all units to facilitate the SMM access in order they fulfil their mandate, to avoid any provocations by personnel, to provide personal security to the SMM members on duty.

DPR military must also warn the SMM about all dangers connected to mine fields, live-fire exercises, anti-sabotage operations.

DPR commanders are tasked with establishing coordination with appropriate staff to receive timely updates on SMM UAVs launches to avoid any interference with their work.

All violations of the order must be reported to senior staff members and investigated to punish the violators up to their removal from service. *ot