From "A Ukrainian Minibus Driver's Surprise Tour Of War Duty" by Sergei L. Loiko in the "Los Angeles Times":
The Ukrainian special forces sergeant jumped into the front seat of Alexander Kosenko's white minibus with two Kalashnikovs slung over his shoulders, his vest stuffed with a dozen ammo clips, some hand grenades and a couple of machete-size daggers.
"Welcome to hell, Daddy!" he shouted over the constant crackle of automatic fire. "From now on your life hangs on how well you can hear me and follow directions. You got it? Don't say a word."
Kosenko, who was wearing only a T-shirt and jeans, obeyed the sergeant. He pushed the gas pedal to the floor.
Read the full story here.
Here is today's situation map of eastern Ukraine by the National Security and Defense Council:
