As many as seven Ukrainian troops were killed Monday in one of the deadliest clashes since hundreds lost their lives in February during the battle of Debaltseve. Russian-backed rebel officials were quoted by the pro-Moscow Tass news agency, claiming casualties were sustained when soldiers loyal to Kiev attempted to break through the line of engagement near the small settlement of Belaya Kamenka. The line of engagement is an area that is not supposed to be breached under the Minsk II ceasefire agreement. …read more
Source: International Business Times
