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Deadly violence erupts in eastern Ukraine amid ‘worsening humanitarian situation’

Violence flared up once more in Ukraine, both sides accused each other as being responsible for this escalation. -Vasilis Chronopoulos

At least 13 civilians and fighters have been killed in the latest escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv and rebel authorities said on Tuesday.

Kyiv announced that eight government troops have been killed and another 26 wounded since Sunday, when clashes erupted between rebel and Ukrainian forces, marking the heaviest losses for the military since last month.

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Violence flared up once more in Ukraine, both sides accused each other as being responsible for this escalation. -Vasilis Chronopoulos

At least 13 civilians and fighters have been killed in the latest escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv and rebel authorities said on Tuesday.

Kyiv announced that eight government troops have been killed and another 26 wounded since Sunday, when clashes erupted between rebel and Ukrainian forces, marking the heaviest losses for the military since last month.

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