Separatists are actively preparing to "referendum" in Donetsk region 

Situation in Donetsk region remains tense. The Anti-terrorist operation goes on and the separatists are preparing to the "referendum".

This is reported by the Department on the internal affairs of the Donetsk regional state administration.

"Propaganda is intensified, the "People's Republic of Donetsk" (PRD) activists are joined with the activists of other political parties and NGOs", the statements says.

The representatives of PRD conduct propaganda work in village councils on "referendum issues".

"Almost all the town mayors, heads of district state administrations and village chiefs are under the pressure. The activists of PDR demand the local authorities to provide them with premises and ballot boxes", regional administration reports.

A rally happened in Khartsyzk, about 50 people have participated. They called to participate in the so-called referendum. The same rallies occurred in the other towns of the region.