Ukraine Conflict: Part Of Luhansk 'Retaken' From Rebels -- BBC
Ukraine's defence minister says part of the rebel-held eastern city of Luhansk has been retaken by government forces.
Valeriy Heletey said government troops had captured the south-eastern section and had surrounded the airport.
Electricity and water supplies were earlier knocked out in much of the city and a major oil refinery was reportedly on fire.
Shelling has killed more than 20 people, the city council says, as Ukrainian forces fight the rebels.
Correspondents say there are differing reports as to who is to blame.
There is no sign of a ceasefire in east Ukraine despite pressure for a truce after Thursday's airliner crash.
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More News On The Battle For Luhansk
Militia fights off Ukrainian army offensive on Luhansk -- ITAR-TASS
Luhansk, Ukraine, loses electrical power and water -- UPI
Defense Minister: Ukraine Troops Control Part Of Luhansk -- Radio Free Europe
Twenty Civilians Die in Luhansk, Ukraine Day After Malaysia Flight MH17 Disaster in Donetsk -- Kyiv Post
Ukrainian troops take southeastern Luhansk, defence minister tells president -- Reuters
Ukrainian forces unblock Luhansk airport -- Kyiv post
Luhansk City Council: Forty-four civilians killed, 215 injured in Luhansk lately -- Kyiv post
250 civilians killed in Ukraine’s Lugansk during last two months – OSCE -- RT
My Comment: I am skeptical of the Ukraine government's claims .... they said the same thing about two weeks ago. But cutting off electricity and water to the city is a serious development .... this will all but guarantee the humanitarian crisis becoming worse.
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