KYIV, Jan 10 – Motor Sich, a Zaporizhia-based aircraft engine maker, issued an official announcement about the loss of control over the assets of the Snizne Machine-Building Plant, which is the part of the company and is located in the area of Donetsk region beyond Ukrainian government control.

"The public joint-stock company Motor Sich has announced the loss of control since 20.12.2017 over the management of assets of its separate unit – Snizhne Machine Building Plant, which is located on the territory of Donetsk region temporarily uncontrolled by Ukraine," Motor Sich said in a statement on the company's website.