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      Fierce fighting rages in Donetsk as Ukraine government forces close in on rebel stronghold
      Aug11

      Fierce fighting rages in Donetsk as Ukraine government forces close in on rebel stronghold

      Following a string of military successes and with the broad support of the West, Kiev has taken a hard line against the rebel forces. …read more Source: Daily...

      Ukrainian shells explode in Russia
      Aug11

      Ukrainian shells explode in Russia

      About 15 Ukrainian shells exploded in Russia’s southern Rostov region some 500 metres of the border with Ukraine, Rostov region border chief …read more Source:...

      Ukraine shell blast sparks jailbreak
      Aug11

      Ukraine shell blast sparks jailbreak

      An artillery shell hits a prison in rebel-held Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, sparking a riot in which 106 inmates escape. …read more Source:...

      Prisoners break out of jail in aftermath of eastern Ukraine shelling
      Aug11

      Prisoners break out of jail in aftermath of eastern Ukraine shelling

      More than 100 inmates at a high security prison in eastern Ukraine escaped after the jail was hit by shelling. Ukrainian forces say they are preparing for a final push to take the city from pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source: Deutsche...

      Ukrainian forces prepare to recapture Donetsk
      Aug11

      Ukrainian forces prepare to recapture Donetsk

      Military spokesman says Donetsk now cut off from other main rebel-held city, LuhanskUkrainian government forces are preparing for the final stage of recapturing the city of Donetsk from pro-Russia separatist rebels after making significant gains that have divided rebel forces, a military spokesman said on Monday.The spokesman, Andriy Lysenko,...

      Ukraine’s forces say close to taking rebel-held Donetsk
      Aug11

      Ukraine’s forces say close to taking rebel-held Donetsk

      KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian government forces are preparing for the final stage of recapturing the city of Donetsk from pro-Russian separatist rebels after making significant gains that have divided rebel forces, a military spokesman said on Monday. …read more Source:...

      Tony Abbott calls for justice for MH17 victims during trip to Netherlands
      Aug11

      Tony Abbott calls for justice for MH17 victims during trip to Netherlands

      Australian leader offers condolences to Dutch and will hold talks on finishing the investigation and ensuring guilty are punishedTony Abbott will hold talks with his Dutch counterpart and military officials in the Netherlands on how the murderers who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight 17 can best be brought to justice.The prime minister landed at...

      TV heat on Ukraine
      Aug11

      TV heat on Ukraine

      How Ukraine’s conflict plays out on the TV news …read more Source:...

      Ukraine: Donetsk residents flee besieged city
      Aug11

      Ukraine: Donetsk residents flee besieged city

      With the Ukrainian military pounding the rebel stronghold of Donetsk with artillery fire, thousands of residents have fled the city. At least one… …read more Source:...

      Ukraine takes rebel ceasefire offer with a pinch of salt
      Aug10

      Ukraine takes rebel ceasefire offer with a pinch of salt

      Fighting raged in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Sunday despite a request from pro-Russian rebels for a truce to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe”. Ukrainian officials demanded that the insurgents surrender instead. …read more Source: The...