Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Ukraine says it controls Donetsk airport after fighting leaves dozens dead

Putin calls on Ukraine to end 'punitive' operation as rebel says at least 30 fighters' bodies have been delivered to hospital
Rebels moved to seize Donetsk airport on Monday and were repelled by government forces. Photograph: Vadim Ghirda/AP
Rebels in Donetsk
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 in Kiev and  in Donetsk-Tuesday 27 May 2014
Ukraine has said it has regained control of the airport in the eastern city of Donetsk after a day of air strikes and fierce fighting with pro-Moscow separatist gunmen left dozens of people dead.