Heavy fighting between the Ukrainian army and pro-Russia forces
continues for a fourth day, bringing the death toll to at least 19.
Dozens of people were also wounded in exchanges of mortar and rocket
fire near the flash-point eastern town of Avdiivka, north of the city of
Donetsk. Thousands of locals have also been left without power in
freezing conditions. Ukraine says it is preparing a possible evacuation
of the town to avoid a humanitarian crisis. Each side blames the other
for the upsurge in violence. The United Nations Security Council has
voiced deep concern over the new flare-up of violence, calling on
warring sides to halt the fighting. The violence has also set the alarm
bells ringing in Europe. The Organization for Security and Cooperation
in Europe has called for a cessation of hostilities.
Heavy fighting between the Ukrainian army and pro-Russia forces
continues for a fourth day, bringing the death toll to at least 19.
Dozens of people were also wounded in exchanges of mortar and rocket
fire near the flash-point eastern town of Avdiivka, north of the city of
Donetsk. Thousands of locals have also been left without power in
freezing conditions. Ukraine says it is preparing a possible evacuation
of the town to avoid a humanitarian crisis. Each side blames the other
for the upsurge in violence. The United Nations Security Council has
voiced deep concern over the new flare-up of violence, calling on
warring sides to halt the fighting. The violence has also set the alarm
bells ringing in Europe. The Organization for Security and Cooperation
in Europe has called for a cessation of hostilities.
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