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February 2, 2017

Nearly a Dozen Dead Amid Increase in Fighting in Eastern Ukraine
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In eastern Ukraine, nearly a dozen soldiers have died in recent days
amid a surge in violence between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed
separatists. European monitors say there has been heavy shelling since
the weekend. The U.S. backs the Ukrainian military with training and
equipment.


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