Ukraine Says It Has Begun Military Operation in East -- New York Times
SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — After days of failing to enforce its own ultimatums, the Ukrainian government on Tuesday began what the president called a military operation to confront pro-Russian militants in the east of the country.
The first indication that the operation represented more than just words this time was a modest Ukrainian military checkpoint established on a highway north of the town of Slovyansk, which has been controlled by militants since Saturday.
Witnesses said a dozen armored personnel carriers parked on the highway flew Ukrainian flags about 40 kilometers, or 25 miles, north of the town. There were no credible reports of confrontations with the well-armed and apparently Russian-backed forces in the town.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Rouhani says Iran sanctions will unravel in months.
Iran complains to UN over US ban on envoy Aboutalebi.
Iraq closes Abu Ghraib prison amid security concerns.
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ASIA
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Afghanistan says U.S. air strike kills three civilians.
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AFRICA
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South Sudan conflict: Pro-Machar forces 'seize' Bentiu.
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