Ukraine separatists to 'call up thousands' of men

Описание: Thousands of men are to be called-up alongside pro-Russian separatists battling government forces in eastern Ukraine, according to a rebel leader.

The head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic said a "general mobilisation" would boost troop numbers to 100,000.

Pictures from Russian TV showed rebels after they had captured a village bordering the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

At least one Ukrainian army tank was seized along with ammunition and other equipment.

The separatists have…
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