Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)
Malaysia jet one of 3 plane crashes in Ukraine this week: What we know
The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet carrying 295 people that was reportedly shot down in Ukraine Thursday is the third plane to be downed in the country this week, according to Ukrainian officials. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Malaysia Airlines jet crashes in Ukraine, may have been shot down
A Malaysia Airlines jet carrying 295 people crashed in eastern Ukraine on Thursday and may have been shot down, Russian and Ukrainian media reported. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
White House to impose toughest-yet sanctions against Russia
President Obama is ratcheting up pressure on Russia with new sanctions aimed at large banks and defense firms in what administration officials say is the most significant crackdown on Russian individuals and businesses since the crisis in Ukraine began. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
From foes to brothers in arms: Ukraine police and protesters unite
“Run for cover, everybody; get the hell out of here, on the double!” the leader of the commando unit shouted over his shoulder to the men behind him, his voice echoing eerily in the pitch-black basement. “It is a booby-trap. Watch your step for more wires as you go!” …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Ukraine says downed plane probably hit by missile fired from Russia
Ukraine’s defense minister confirmed Monday that an AN-26 transport plane had been downed near the separatist stronghold of Luhansk on the Russian border and said the missile that hit it must have been fired from Russian territory. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Rights group reports alarming rise in abductions, torture in Ukraine
A human rights investigation team sent into eastern Ukraine by Amnesty International found “graphic and compelling evidence of savage beatings and other torture,” primarily at the hands of pro-Russia separatists, the London-based rights organization reported Friday. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Separatist rocket attacks, bus ambush kill 30 in eastern Ukraine
Separatist rebels attacked a Ukrainian military base with Russian-made Grad rockets, killing 19 troops and boosting the overnight death toll to about 30 in the latest flare-up of fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russian media and Ukrainian officials said Friday. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Ukrainian troops repel militant attack on Donetsk airport, reports say
Fighting broke out again late Thursday between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia rebels around the international airport in Donetsk, Russian and Ukrainian media reported. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting female military pilot
Russian authorities on Wednesday charged a captured Ukrainian military pilot with complicity in the deaths last month of two Russian journalists, spurring accusations in Kiev that the female officer was abducted by pro-Russia militants and illegally transferred to Russian custody. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Ukrainian troops, pro-Russia rebels regroup for fight over Donetsk
Ukraine’s new defense minister said Tuesday that peace talks will occur only after the pro-Russia rebels holed up in the eastern cities of Donetsk and Luhansk completely disarm. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
