Ukrainian officials said they were moving ahead with an operation against pro-Russian separatists in the country's east on Friday, but that troops wouldn't storm Slovyansk, the heart of the insurgency, because of the risk of civilian casualties.
Wall Street Journal: Ukraine says it won’t storm Slovyansk
A man walks past the check point at the entrance to Slovyansk,controlled by separatists, as tires and trees are being burnt to make a smoke curtain.
