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February 18, 2015

Ukrainian Forces Pull Back from Besieged Town After Heavy Casualties 
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Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from the besieged town of Debaltseve
after an offensive by pro-Russian rebels. Clashes have continued despite
the ceasefire agreement that went into effect over the weekend. The
rebels say the truce does not apply to the town, which connects their
strongholds, Donetsk and Luhansk. The European Union says the rebels are
in clear violation. The Ukrainian military has reportedly sustained
heavy casualties over the past few days.

 

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