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Ukrainian military forces have retreated from the town of Debaltseve, which had been under siege by pro-Russian separatists. Levko Stek of RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service spoke to the soldiers outside Debaltseve after they left the town in the control of rebel fighters.

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'Many Died, Many Were Wounded' In Debaltseve

by RFE/RL

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