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Ukraine Rebels Say 24 Fighters Killed By Rockets at Airport
DONETSK, Ukraine — Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine say 24 of their fighters have been killed in a rocket attack on the recently captured airport outside their main stronghold city of Donetsk. Rebel defense spokesman Eduard Basurin said the terminal was targeted by Ukrainian government forces Friday with Uragan multiple rocket...
Ukraine rebels vow to conquer more territory in war-torn east
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Pro-Russian rebels on Friday vowed to conquer more territory in eastern Ukraine and ruled out peace talks after Kiev retreated from a long-disputed airport, casting aside Europe’s latest push for a truce.The defiant comments from Donetsk rebel chief Alexander Zakharchenko came as Ukraine renewed allegations...
Ukraine Separatists to Press on With Offensive
Pro-Russian separatists will press on with a military offensive in east Ukraine and will not initiate ceasefire talks with the Ukrainian authorities, their leader was quoted as saying on Friday. Alexander Zakharchenko, head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in east Ukraine, made clear the rebels were in no mood to compromise...
Dozens Of Ukraine Rebels Killed In Rocket Attack On Captured Airport Outside Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine say 24 of their fighters have been killed in a rocket attack on the recently captured airport outside their main stronghold city of Donetsk. Rebel defense spokesman Eduard Basurin said the terminal was targeted by Ukrainian government forces Friday with Uragan multiple rocket...
Ukraine separatists vow to take more territory
Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine said Friday that they will continue to fight for more territory and will refuse to consider any new cease-fire proposals. …read more Source: WAVE 3...
Ukraine separatists vow to take more territory, rule out new ceasefire
Alexander Zakharchenko, the leader of Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, has ruled out any new ceasefire proposals and said advances by rebel forces will continue. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebels say 24 fighters killed by rockets at airport
Rebel defense spokesman Eduard Basurin said the terminal was targeted by Ukrainian government forces Friday with Uragan multiple rocket launchers. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Ukraine separatists say 24 fighters killed in Donetsk airport rocket attack
Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine say 24 of their fighters have been killed in a rocket attack on the recently captured airport outside their main stronghold city of Donetsk. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Rebels in Push to Expand Territory
Ukrainian separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko said rebel forces would advance against Kiev’s troops to expand their control to the borders of the Donetsk region. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Ukraine rebels say 24 fighters killed by rockets at airport
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian-backed separatists in east Ukraine say 24 of their fighters have been killed in a rocket attack on the recently captured airport outside their main stronghold city of Donetsk. …read more Source: U.S....
