Reuters: Ukraine reports heaviest shelling by eastern rebels since February
Ukraine accused pro-Russian rebels on Monday of carrying out the heaviest artillery attacks on government positions in six months and warned of signs the conflict was escalating despite a ceasefire deal.
The military said 400 rebel fighters supported by tanks had attacked government forces around the village of Starohnativka, 50 km (30 miles) north of the Kiev-held port city of Mariupol. The rebels denied attacking government troops.
Control of Mariupol could help the rebels form a corridor to the Crimea peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine last year.
More News On Reports Of Heavy Fighting between Ukrainian And Rebel Forces
Ukraine reports heavy shelling and warns of imminent escalation -- Deutsche Welle
As heavy fighting erupts, Ukraine claims to rebuff separatist offensive -- Kyiv Post
Kyiv, Separatists Report Armored Clash Despite Cease-Fire -- Radio Free Europe
Tank assault reportedly repelled in eastern Ukraine -- RTE
Ukraine rebels launch 'heaviest attacks in six months'. -- Al Jazeera
Several Ukrainian soldiers reportedly killed as Klimkin calls Normandy format emergency talks -- Ukraine Today
Ukraine Tells Allies East Situation Worsens as Attacks Rise -- Bloomberg
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