KUIV, Ukraine - Separatist rebels retreated on July 7 from positions in eastern Ukraine, apparently blowing up bridges, and began building barricades in the two largest cities, Donetsk and Luhansk, in anticipation of a final stand against advancing government troops.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
New York Times: Ukraine rebels are retreating for last stand
Ukrainian government soldiers stand guard near in front of wrecked tanks and armored personnel carriers (APCs) left by pro-Russian insurgents on July 7, 2014 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk.
