The Ukrainian military suffered a catastrophic and embarrassing defeat against Russian backed separatists, less than a week after a supposed ceasefire was signed in Minsk, Belarus.
Pro-Russian rebels seem to have gained control of a critical town in eastern Ukraine, cementing the demise of a ceasefire that took effect Feb. 15.
Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine despite the fact that a ceasefire signed by Russia and Ukraine should be in effect.
The brutal fighting in Ukraine dramatically increased in intensity as the deadline for a ceasefire agreed upon in Minsk, Belarus draws closer.
