Ukraine Claims Victory As Rebel Fighters Reportedly Flee Slavyansk -- The Telegraph
Rebel fighters abandoned their most important stronghold in the Donetsk region, according to reports in local media
Ukrainian forces claimed a major victory over pro-Russian separatists on Saturday, with rebel forces reportedly abandoning their most important stronghold in the Donetsk region in the face of an overwhelming government offensive.
Local media reported that rebel fighters abandoned the city of Slavyansk overnight on Saturday, with a convoy including armoured vehicles breaking through Ukrainian lines to regroup in Kramatorsk, a town to the south of the besieged city.
The claims could not be immediately confirmed. A spokeswoman for the Donetsk People's Republic denied that the garrison had abandoned the city.
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More News On The Fall Of The Pro-Russian Stronghold In The City Of Slavyansk
Donetsk militia confirm leaving stronghold city of Slavyansk - media -- RT
Ukraine army regains control of Slavyansk -- The Guardian
Ukraine crisis: Rebels abandon Sloviansk stronghold -- BBC
Ukraine claims victory in rebel stronghold of Slovyansk -- CBC/AP
Ukraine claims victory in battle over rebel stronghold -- France 24
Rebels flee Slovyansk as Ukrainian forces recapture key city -- Washington Post
Rebels seen fleeing eastern town as Kiev savours military victory -- Reuters
Ukraine to raise flag over Slovyansk after separatists reportedly flee -- CNN
Ukrainian Forces Hoist Flag Over Slovyansk -- Radio Free Europe
Rebels leave Ukrainian city of Slovyansk as Ukrainian president orders national flag to be raised -- Euronews
Poroshenko Orders Ukraine Flag Raised Over Slovyansk -- VOA
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From the picture they're not too worried about counter-battery fire, may live to regret that.
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