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Ukraine: Rebels still attacking despite alleged cease-fireSeparatist rebels fired on Ukrainian positions nearly 50 times in the past 24 hours and Russia is sending more tanks into Ukraine despite a cease-fire that was supposed to take effect five days ago, a Ukrainian military spokesman said Friday.WorldFeb 20, 2015
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Cossack fighters take control of key east Ukrainian townRebel fighters, many of them Cossacks, roamed the streets of Debaltseve on Thursday, a day after Ukrainian forces began withdrawing from the besieged town. The mood was celebratory, with fighters laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos.WorldFeb 19, 2015
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Battle persists for Ukraine railway hub, despite peace dealIntense artillery exchanges between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists persisted Monday around a strategic town in eastern Ukraine.PoliticsFeb 16, 2015
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Ukrainian separatist offensive creates flood of displaced peopleA growing wave of civilians in Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine are fleeing their homes, as fighting in the region intensifies.WorldFeb 1, 2015
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Civilians flee Ukraine town as artillery duels intensify, services failDebaltseve has been without power, water and gas for at least 10 days, prompting many to flee from an artillery duel between government and Russian-backed separatist forces.WorldJan 31, 2015
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