Ukraine army regain rebel stronghold towns

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In Ukraine, where government forces have recaptured the separatist stronghold of Slavyansk. The separatists are reported withdrawing from several cities in the region that borders Russia. Kiev expanded its offensive in the East on Saturday, hitting insurgents with airstrikes and artillery. Militia are reported withdrawing south to the East’s main city, Donetsk. CCTV’s Stephanie Freid in Kiev has more.

Ukraine army regain rebel stronghold towns

In Ukraine, where government forces have recaptured the separatist stronghold of Slavyansk. The separatists are reported withdrawing from several cities in the region that borders Russia. Kiev expanded its offensive in the East on Saturday, hitting insurgents with airstrikes and artillery. Militia are reported withdrawing south to the East's main city, Donetsk. CCTV's Stephanie Freid in Kiev has more.