Ukraine launched an offensive against separatist forces for control of a besieged eastern city Friday, while clashes between pro- and anti-government activists in the previously calm southern port of Odessa led to a fire that police said killed 31 people.
Associated Press: Ukrainian unrest spreads; dozens dead in Odessa
clashes erupted Friday, May 2 between pro-Russian activists and government supporters in the key port on the Black Sea coast, located 550 kilometers from the turmoil in the east.
