Friday, May 2, 2014

Several Dead as Pro Russia Separatists Battle With Ukraine's Military Outside Slovyansk

Open fighting has begun around Slovyansk, Ukraine, between government troops and pro Russian separatists.

There are reports of multiple deaths on the separatist side, though no confirmed numbers.

Dozens more have been injured or arrested as government forces make an attempt to recapture the city.

Two Ukrainian helicopters were shot down by separatist militias, resulting in the deaths of two Ukrainian servicemen.

Ukraine used the incidents to once again say that Russia is actively instigating, backing, supporting, and arming the militias.

Russia responded by once again denying their involvement, and by restating the "right" to send troops into Ukraine to "protect those of Russian descent".

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