13 Soldiers Killed in Eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say 13 soldiers have been killed in the past day during fighting against Russia-backed rebels in the eastern part of the country. A defense spokesman in Kyiv said Sunday another 20 soldiers were wounded.  There is no immediate word on casualties to rebels, but the French news agency, AFP, reports that six civilians died. The latest fighting comes one day after peace talks between Ukraine and pro-Russia separatists were held, but went nowhere as fighting raged,...

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