Seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in intensified clashes with pro-Russian rebels in the eastern conflict zone in the past 24 hours, the Kiev military said on Monday, reporting fierce fighting at the strategic small town of Debaltseve.
Violence in eastern Ukraine is at its worst level since a ceasefire was agreed last September and casualties have mounted, including in the port city of Mariupol where Kiev says 30 civilians were killed in rebel shelling on Saturday.
After months of skirmishes on the frontline, rebels say they were left with no choice but to launch an advance to push back government forces …read more
Source: Cyprus Mail
