Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Ukraine Launches Military Operations Against Pro-Russian Militants -- News Updates April 15, 2014



'Up To 11 Killed' As Soldiers Loyal To Kiev Seize Eastern Ukrainian Airport From Pro-Russian Separatist As 'Anti-Terror Operation' Begins -- Daily Mail

* Ukrainian troops and armoured vehicles seen about 30 miles from flashpoint city of Slaviansk
* Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev says Ukraine is 'on the brink of civil war'
* U.S. President 'expressed grave concern' about Russian government support for armed separatist movement
* But Putin tells Obama that reports of Russian interference in region were 'based on unreliable information'
* British Foreign Secretary William Hague warns Russia it faces international isolation over the fresh crisis
* Two pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians are attacked by pro-West activists in Kiev, with one left 'brutally beaten'

Ukrainian airborne troops have retaken an airport in the country's rebellious east, in the first sign that a promised 'anti-terror operation' had begun against pro-Russian separatists.

Heavy gunfire was heard at Kramatorsk airport, as Ukraine's interim president announced that his forces had retaken the site from militants who been seizing control of cities since last week.

Local media reported between four to 11 deaths in the attack, but there was no immediate confirmation of any casualties.

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Flashpoints: This locator map shows the various cities in eastern and southern Ukraine where pro-Russian activists have seized government buildings, as well as indicating the levels of Russian troops nearby according to the claims of UK and U.S. intelligence. Daily Mail

More News On The Crisis In Ukriane

Kiev military op in eastern Ukraine LIVE UPDATES -- RT
Ukraine crisis: live -- The Telegraph
Ukraine crisis -- Voice of America

Ukraine says Donetsk 'anti-terror operation' under way -- BBC
Ukraine’s Interim Leader Announces Start of Operation Against Protesters in Donetsk Region -- RIA Novosti
Kiev launches military operation in eastern Ukraine -- RT
Ukraine leader says anti-terror operation under way in Donetsk region -- CNN
Turchynov announces start of ‘anti-terror operation’ in eastern Ukraine -- Euronews
Ukrainian troops have begun 'anti-terrorist operation', Kiev says -- The Guardian
Ukraine deploys troops against separatists -- Al Jazeera
Ukraine Moves Against Separatists as Medvedev Evokes Specter of Civil War -- Bloomberg Businesweek
Ukraine Military Operation Begins In East -- Wall Street Journal
Ukraine says it is launching counteroffensive; troops said to surround Slovyansk -- Washington Post
Those who don’t lay arms, will be destroyed - Ukrainian military op commander -- RT
4 Protesters Killed in Army Attack on Airfield in Eastern Ukraine -- RIA Novosti
Report: 2 people wounded in gunbattle between Ukrainian troops, pro-Russian protesters -- AP
Army Attacks Protesters in Eastern Ukraine, First Wounded Reported -- RIA Novosti
Ukraine troops seize airfield from pro-Russian forces -- USA Today
Ukraine: Military recaptures eastern airport -- AP
Kiev military take positions in eastern Ukraine as operation starts (PHOTO, VIDEO) -- RT

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