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Celebrating Christmas and New Year near the war front in Popasna

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Children celebrate Christmas and New Year at School #1 in Popasna, Luhansk region on Dec. 28.
Photo by Anastasia Vlasova

The Luhansk oblast town of Popasna is located a few kilometers from the front line with Russia-backed separatists forces in Donbas. Here is a look at how the city of around 20,000 celebrated the holidays.

Read our story about the celebrations here.