Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Ukraine Ceasefire On The Verge Of Collapsing. Fighting Is Intensifying Over Control Of Donetsk Airport



Ukrainian Truce Frays as Rebels Step Up Airport Attacks -- Bloomberg Businessweek

The cease-fire in Ukraine that curtailed casualties for four weeks is starting to fray as the military said pro-Russian insurgents intensified their efforts to take control of the airport in Donetsk.

Government forces still hold the airport of the biggest city in the combat zone after repelling a one-hour separatist assault this morning, the army said on Facebook. Ten civilians were killed and nine wounded today in Donetsk, the local council said on its website. A shell exploded meters from a school where 70 children were in attendance, it said.

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More News On The Ukraine Ceasefire Being On The Verge Of Collapsing

Ukraine rebels close in on Donetsk airport -- AP
Donetsk airport shelling violates east Ukraine truce -- BBC
EU monitors claim Ukraine truce is holding despite fresh shelling at Donetsk airport -- Euronews
Rebels close in on Donetsk airport -- Belfast Telegraph
Ukraine truce in tatters as pro-Russian rebels kill troops, civilians -- AFP
At least 10 people killed in shelling on and near school in east Ukraine -- Reuters
Ukraine cease-fire pressured by pro-Russia attacks, weapons buildup -- L.A. Times
Russia Said to Risk More Sanctions If Ukraine Rebels Gain -- Bloomberg Businessweek
EU keeps Russia sanctions in place for now -- AP

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