Maidan opponents seize Alchevsk city council - media

Subsequently, they were joined by other opponents of the Kiev authorities, according to the Lugansk-based portal 0642.ua, which cited a spokesperson for the regional organization of the Ukrainian voters' committee.

"They held talks with local officials, and a second flag emerged above the city hall. However, the flag is not Russian but of Alchevsk. The Ukrainian one has been removed. The majority of the executive committee staff was released after lunch, their bosses remain at their workplaces. A rally is expected in the evening," the report said.