Ukraine has reported some of the strongest attacks by Russian backed separatists rebels since the signing of a peace deal in February, with at least eight government soldiers killed since July 14, while rebels claimed to have suffered three casualties on their side. The clashes come while the country prepared for the first anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which killed nearly 300 people, amid reports that Dutch investigators have blamed rebels for the incident.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Vatican Radio: Fighting flares up in eastern Ukraine
Anti-aircraft gunners of Ukrainian forces take part in exercises not far from southeastern city of Mariupol, Donetsk region on July 7, 2015.
