Donetsk, May 10 - DAN. The Donetsk People’s Republic has set up 13 fire-fighting and rescue units in areas liberated from Ukrainian invaders, the DPR Emergencies Ministry said on Tuesday.

“As of today, 13 firefighting and rescue units have been set up in Mariupol, Volnovakha, Khlebodarovka, Novotroriskoye, Mangush, Yalta, Volodarskoye and Talakovka,” the Ministry said.

Mariupol currently has six fire-fighting and rescue units. More than 400 rescuers from eight liberated areas have joined the DPR Emergencies Ministry. They will keep their ranks, service records and benefits, the Ministry said.*jk