Russian-backed separatists promised Thursday to follow up a devastating victory over Ukrainian forces at Donetsk airport with a further advances, defying an agreement between Moscow and Kiev to return to a previous ceasefire line and raising fears of an all-out offensive.
The threat came after a mortar attack on a bus and tram in Donetsk killed at least 13 civilians and international observers said the number killed in the conflict has reached 5,000.
Ukrainian forces withdrew from Donetsk airport on Wednesday, bringing an end to an eight-month battle in what will be seen as a bitter blow for pro-Kiev forces and a …read more
Source: National Post
