Kyiv Claims Heavy Rebel Losses as Fighting Rages On

Ukraine government forces killed more than 300 separatist fighters and wounded at least 500 during the last 24 hours amid heavy fighting in and around the eastern city of Slovyansk, a spokesman for Kyiv’s “anti-terrorist operation” said. Government troops used aircraft, helicopters and artillery against rebels who have controlled the area since April, spokesman Vladyslav Seleznyov said. Separatists disputed the casualty count. “Losses to the Ukrainian side were greater than...

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