Fighting in Ukraine Kills Another 8

Fighting continued around Slavyansk, on Monday, leaving eight dead.

Four of the casualties were Ukrainian soldiers who were caught in an ambush.

Another thirty soldiers were wounded in the ambush, which halted the government's attempt to retake the city.

Separatists also managed to shoot down a third helicopter, this time a MI-24 gunship.

Ukraine reiterated their accusations that Russia is behind the turmoil.

Russia continues to deny involvement, accusing Ukraine of brutalizing their people.