(ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine) — Ukraine has pulled most of its troops out of Debaltseve, the president confirmed Wednesday. Dozens of troops were seen retreating and Russia-backed separatists reported taking hundreds of soldiers captive as they continued their onslaught on the strategic railroad junction in eastern Ukraine.
The army has withdrawn out 80 percent of its troops from the town and two more columns have yet to leave, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on his official Twitter account. He denied claims by the rebels that the Ukrainians were encircled and said the troops were leaving Debaltseve with their weapons and ammunition.
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Source: Time
