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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Ukraine as Soldiers Confront Separatists

HeadlineApr 24, 2014

Violence has broken out in eastern Ukraine today following the collapse of a weekend truce. The Ukrainian government says its forces have killed five pro-Russian separatists in the eastern town of Slovyansk. Ukrainian troops reportedly seized separatist checkpoints and ordered others to vacate the government buildings they’ve occupied for weeks.

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