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The face of defeat: A shocked and wounded Ukrainian soldier arrives at a hospital in the town of Artemivsk on February 18, 2015 after surviving the battle to break out of the Debaltseve pocket.

Ukrainian soldiers survive a brutal ‘orderly’ retreat from the town of Debaltseve

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Thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped in the encircled city of Debaltseve made a desperate bid for freedom last night. Many escaped, but heavy rebel fire took a bloody toll and forced soldiers to abandon wounded comrades on the way off the battlefield.

Ceasefire: Ukraine style. An explosion amidst shelling near Debaltseve, Tuesday.

Heavy fighting continues in Ukraine — despite ‘ceasefire’

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From hip-hop promoter to commander on Ukraine’s frontline

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