Snipers aggravate humanitarian crisis in Sloviansk

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In eastern Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis grows. Fighting between Ukraine’s army and armed militia continues as residents attempt to flee battle stricken cities and towns. Combat armored vehicles, including tanks, of pro-Kiev military forces are actively attacking and shelling the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, a spokeswoman for the Sloviansk people’s mayor said on Friday.

CCTV’s Stephanie Freid reports from Sloviansk, which has been sealed off by artillery and sniper fire.

Snipers add new danger in Sloviansk

In eastern Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis grows. Fighting between Ukraine's army and armed militia continues as residents attempt to flee battle stricken cities and towns. CCTV's Stephanie Freid reports from Sloviansk, which has been sealed off by artillery and sniper fire.