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Ukraine troops retreat from key town Debaltseve
Source: BBC
18 February 2015 Last updated at 11:52 GMT
Ukraine troops retreat from key town Debaltseve
The Ukrainian president says his forces are making an "organised" withdrawal from the embattled town of Debaltseve.
Petro Poroshenko said 80% of Ukraine's troops had left on Wednesday morning, with more to follow.
Fighting has raged over the transport hub, with pro-Russian rebels seizing control of most areas, despite a ceasefire deal.
Russia's foreign minister said Ukrainian forces had been encircled and were forced to battle their way out.
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Ukraine troops retreat from key town Debaltseve
The Ukrainian president says his forces are making an "organised" withdrawal from the embattled town of Debaltseve.
Petro Poroshenko said 80% of Ukraine's troops had left on Wednesday morning, with more to follow.
Fighting has raged over the transport hub, with pro-Russian rebels seizing control of most areas, despite a ceasefire deal.
Russia's foreign minister said Ukrainian forces had been encircled and were forced to battle their way out.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31519000
