Fighting Intensifies Near Donetsk Airport

Fighting between Ukrainian government troops and separatists intensified near Donetsk airport Friday, threatening a declared ceasefire. Explosions echoed and heavy black smoke could be seen in the area. Streets in neighborhoods close to the airport were almost deserted. The two sides have exchanged blame over the death of a Swiss Red Cross worker a day earlier. Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said the battle for control of Donetsk airport, which the rebels are attempting...

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