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46. Fighting starts again near bridge in Andreyevka

Fri May 2, 2014, 01:09 PM

May 2014

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Silence broken in #Slovyansk tonight. Fighting starts again near bridge in Andreyevka, seized by UKR mil today. Unclear if casualties yet.

https://twitter.com/cjchivers/status/462292260454150144

More gunfire, two ambulances drive down the road. Staying on the floor and away from the windows. Lights off policy operating in #Sloviansk

https://twitter.com/HarrietSalem/status/462298917011746816

Ukrainian MOD: 2 soldiers killed earlier tonight in clash between antigovt militias & UKR forces at bridge in Andreyeka. #Slovyansk

https://twitter.com/cjchivers/status/462319155614875648

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