Ukraine's Donetsk Shelled Overnight Despite Cease-fire

The city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was shelled overnight, despite a cease-fire signed by the government and pro-Russian separatists late last week. Witnesses said Ukrainian positions in the rebel-held city were hit by mortar and rocket fire four times during the night. One woman was injured in the fighting, the Donetsk city council told The Associated Press. The cease-fire has largely held across eastern Ukraine since taking effect on Friday. But fighting has been reported in...

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