Fighting intensifies in Ukraine as pro-Russian rebels move on Donetsk airport
MOSCOW — Fighting intensified in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday despite a fragile cease-fire, as pro-Russian rebels appeared to be close to capturing the strategically important Donetsk airport. The fighting was some of the worst since a Sept. 5 cease-fire calmed the conflict, although shelling and casualties have continued throughout the nearly four weeks since the agreement was reached. Ukraine’s military and rebel forces said the fighting worsened Wednesday, as rebels vowed to seize the airport, a key facility that has remained in government hands for almost all of the six-month-long conflict. Read full article >> …read more
Source: The Washington Post
