Attack Near Donetsk Leaves 13 Soldiers Dead in Ukraine

Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed when their checkpoint was attacked by separatists, outside of Donetsk.

Another thirty-three soldiers were injured in the attack.

Several military vehicles were pictured burnt out, at the site of the attack.

There was no word on separatist casualties.

Witnesses said that the separatists used an armored bank truck, which the soldiers waved through the checkpoint.

As they drove through, the separatists opened fire on the troops, at point blank range, leading to a very one sided battle.