Shelling Strikes Near Donetsk Airport as Clashes Escalate

Shelling against areas near to Donetsk’s airport was reported on August 16 and 17 as clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia separatists escalated. According to AFP reports citing both Ukrainian and separatist sources, at least 10 people were killed across eastern Ukraine over the two days, making it the deadliest period of violence in over a month. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty