More Than 40 Killed In Fire, Clashes In Ukraine's Odessa -- Reuters
(Reuters) - More than 40 people were killed in Odessa on Friday, most caught in a building set on fire after pro-Russian activists and supporters of Ukrainian unity fought running battles across the southern port city.
In the worst violence in the Black Sea port since President Viktor Yanukovich was ousted in February, police said 38 people had choked to death on smoke or were killed when jumping out of windows after the trade union building was set on fire.
The opposing sides in a battle that is being repeated in other parts of Ukraine, especially in its east, have clashed before in Odessa, but the violence has never before resulted in deaths. Some residents say they fear some may now seek retribution.
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Update: Unrest spreads to Odessa -- Reuters
My Comment: I am receiving constant emails and calls from people that I know in Ukraine that the violence is spreading everywhere. The decision to launch military operations against pro-Russian separatists is producing a backlash on both sides. My gut is telling me that this is going to be a very bloody weekend .... and if what happened today continues for the next few days and weeks .... watch what Russia will then do.
Update: I have just received a report that the Ukraine military has launched a nighttime attack against the eastern city of Slovyansk.
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