On The Eve Of Tomorrows Parliamentary Elections In Rebel Held Eastern Ukraine, The Fighting Is Intensifying

Bombardments Ahead Of Ukraine Separatist Vote -- AFP

Artillery explosions could be heard every few seconds early Saturday in Donetsk on the eve of separatist elections that Ukraine and its Western backers say will undermine an increasingly hollow truce accord.

Explosions were audible from central Donetsk most of the night, apparently from artillery targeting the city's ruined airport where Ukrainian soldiers are holding out against besieging rebels.

In mid-morning, explosions could be heard about every five seconds, accompanied by the sound of machine-guns, AFP correspondents in Donetsk said.

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