Ukrainian troops hit pro-Russian rebel positions with artillery and air strikes after president declared end to the ceasefireKiev forces claimed their first victories in Petro Poroshenko’s renewed offensive against pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, taking back a key border crossing and three villages.Ukrainian troops hit rebel positions with artillery and air strikes after the president declared an end to the ceasefire on Monday night, according to the defence ministry. But limited progress around rebel strongholds suggested the campaign would be a protracted one despite government forces’ new vigour. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
