Ukrainian army units which had been trapped by separatists on the border with Russia broke out of the blockade on Aug. 8 and rejoined government forces, but 15 soldiers and border guards were killed in the operation, the Ukrainian military said.
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Reuters: Ukraine troops break out of encirclement, 15 troops killed
A Ukrainian soldier mans a checkpoint in the eastern city of Debaltseve on Aug. 6, 2014.
