Ukraine Repels Rebel Attack on Donetsk Airport

Ukraine's military said Saturday it has successfully defended the government-held airport in Donetsk from an attack by pro-Russian rebels. Plumes of black smoke hung over the airport after it came under artillery fire late on Friday, in one of the biggest battles since a fragile ceasefire was declared. Ukrainian authorities also admitted for the first time since the cease-fire started last week that they have inflicted casualties on the rebel side. Continuous rocket fire...

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