Casualties reported as Ukraine forces move against pro-Russian separatists in Slovyansk

Описание: Ukrainian forces are said to have launched an operation to retake the town of Slovyansk, which has been in the hands of pro-Russian separatists.

Both sides say there have been casualties.

Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says one helicopter pilot was killed and others wounded after pro-Russian forces fired anti-aircraft missiles.

"Against Ukraine's special forces, terrorists used heavy artillery, including grenade launchers and portable anti-aircraft missile launchers. One pilot is de...
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