Heavily armed separatists stock up on weapons, prepare for fighting

Dozens of pro-Russia separatists were preparing their weapons and ammunition in an area on the outskirts of Donetsk ahead of fighting.

The fighters then got onto a bus that left the site.

One of the leaders of the group told AP Television several cars and buses loaded with fighters were heading to Donetsk's airport.

Donetsk airport was shut at the end of May following heavy clashes between separatists and governmental forces, and has been in control of ukrainian military ever since.