Russia Gains Ground in Bid to Encircle Troops Defending Ukraine’s East - The Wall Street Journal

Fierce fighting raged in the Donbas region, with Russian forces engaging in street battles in the city of Severodonetsk as Moscow brought to bear its advantage in firepower on outgunned Ukrainian defenders.

KYIV, UkraineRussian forces made fresh gains in fierce fighting in eastern Ukraines Donbas region Friday, engaging in street battles in the city of Severodonetsk, as Moscow brought to bear its advant… [+396 chars]

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