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A Pro-Russian fighter stands guard at a checkpoint close to Donetsk, Ukraine, 06 July 2014. (EPA/STR)

Ukraine chases rebels from strongholds as Donetsk showdown looms

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 7, 2014 | World

Kiev, Bloomberg—Ukraine’s army turned the tide against pro-Russian insurgents with its biggest victories of a three-month campaign, sending the rebels fleeing to the eastern strongholds where they have vowed to make a stand. After recapturing Slovyansk and...

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Ukrainian soldiers stay near of a checkpoint seized by them not far of Slaviansk, Ukraine, on May 2, 2014. (EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY)

Three killed in Ukraine offensive near Slovyansk

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 2, 2014 | World

Slovyansk, AP—Ukraine launched what appeared to be its first major assault against pro-Russian forces who have seized government buildings in the country’s east, with fighting breaking out in the early hours on Friday around a city that has become the focus of...

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Pro-Russian protesters stand in front of an occupied police station in Slovyansk, Ukraine, on April 13, 2014. (EPA/Roman Pilipey)

Ukraine officer killed in gun battle in east

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 13, 2014 | World

Slovyansk, AP—Ukrainian special forces exchanged gunfire with a pro-Russia militia in an eastern city Sunday, killing one security officer and wounding five others, the interior minister said. It was the first reported gunbattle in east Ukraine, where armed pro-Russia...