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# Donetsk

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Russian missile system used against Ukraine, Poroshenko claims
Russian state TV said that Ukrainian troops “crucified” a three-year-old boy.
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Jul 14th 2014, 1:24 PM
Kiev promises 'restraint' as army nears rebel Donetsk
Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have urged for a political solution to be reached.
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Jul 9th 2014, 7:46 PM
Ceasefire falls through in Ukraine as military launches 'massive offensive'
A 10-day truce was not extended after the government said separatists were ‘unwilling to control terrorist units’.
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Jul 1st 2014, 1:40 PM
Dozens dead as Ukraine reclaims Donetsk airport
“The airport is under our full control. The enemy suffered heavy losses. We have none,” Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said.
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May 27th 2014, 9:24 PM
Rebels claim victory in independence referendums in eastern Ukraine
Complete results are expected later today.
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May 12th 2014, 7:36 AM
Military conscription introduced in Ukraine as petrol bombers take over more buildings
Ukraine currently has 130,000 personnel in its armed forces. With reserves, this could be boosted to around 1,000,000.
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May 1st 2014, 5:43 PM
Pressure of further US sanctions prompts Russia to flex military muscle
It has thousands of troops along the border with Ukraine, ready to act, it says.
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Apr 19th 2014, 12:03 PM
At least two dead in firefight between Pro-Russian gunmen and Ukrainian special forces
Heavily armed separatist militants launched a series of attacks on police headquarters yesterday and Ukrainian forces fought back today.
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Apr 13th 2014, 2:36 PM
The situation in eastern Ukraine is continuing to escalate
Gunman have seized a police station, a security building, and hundreds of weapons.
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Apr 12th 2014, 2:37 PM
Ukraine could 'unleash civil war' if it steps in against militants in eastern cities
Russia has accused Ukraine of sending ultra-nationalist Pravy Sektor militants to these areas.
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Apr 8th 2014, 9:09 AM
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Here’s everything you need to know this morning – apart from how to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet. Sorry, Vicente.
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Jun 27th 2012, 8:57 AM
Preview: Counter-punching Portugal prepare Spain ambush
It’s not quite Ronaldo and 10 lads we collected on the way. But Spain will need to keep the Real Madrid man in check tonight in Donetsk.
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Jun 27th 2012, 7:23 AM
Non, je ne regrette rien: Blanc defends negative tactics
The French boss also rued Xabi Alonso’s early goal in Donetsk last night.
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Jun 24th 2012, 5:47 PM
Analysis: Unambitious French allow Spain to cruise into semi-finals
Laurent Blanc’s side lacked the precision and penetration to test the reigning world champions in Donetsk tonight, writes Miguel Delaney.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 10:29 PM
Blatter: Goal-line technology a 'necessity'
“After last night’s match GLT is no longer an alternative but a necessity,” FIFA President Sepp Blatter wrote on Twitter.
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Jun 20th 2012, 6:00 PM
In pictures: Thunderstorm holds play up in Donetsk
The Group D game between Ukraine and France was postponed for an hour due to heavy rain and lightning strikes.
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Jun 15th 2012, 6:25 PM
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