Sunday, February 8, 2015

Heartbreaking Photos Capture The Sadness As Ukrainians Flee Conflict Zone

Residents of Debaltseve have been forced to evacuate as the front line of the conflict creeps towards their doorstep.


On Friday, many residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve packed up what belongings they could and fled.


On Friday, many residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve packed up what belongings they could and fled.


REUTERS/Gleb Garanich


The town has suffered heavy damage in recent weeks, as rebels fire rockets and artillery towards government troop positions.


The town has suffered heavy damage in recent weeks, as rebels fire rockets and artillery towards government troop positions.


REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov


Kiev's forces have managed to hold the town, which is a strategic railway hub to the northeast of Donestk.


Kiev's forces have managed to hold the town, which is a strategic railway hub to the northeast of Donestk.


REUTERS/Gleb Garanich


Ukrainian servicemen helped residents escape the town on a convoy of buses on Friday, during a lull in the fighting.


Ukrainian servicemen helped residents escape the town on a convoy of buses on Friday, during a lull in the fighting.


REUTERS/Gleb Garanich




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