KRAMATORSK, Ukraine – Ukraine’s acting president says army troops have restored control over a small airport in eastern Ukraine that had been occupied by pro-Russian militiamen.
It was the first military action taken by the government after acting President Oleksandr Turchynov announced an “anti-terrorist operation” against the separatists who have seized control of numerous buildings in the east of the country.
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Heavy gunfire rang out at the airport near Kramatorsk on Tuesday, but there was no immediate confirmation of any casualties.
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