The DPR will consider the issue of joining the Russian Federation after the liberation of the entire Republic," Pushilin
A large convoy of equipment and personnel arrived from South Ossetia to the DPR to participate in a special operation
(Could be from early days of war)!
Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter shot down over Kramatorsk
The shot down MIG29 is before the special operation. Possible downed by a "rebell" (donetsk) MANPADS on August 7, 2014.