The situation remains “tense but under control” on the front line, the Ukrainian ATO reported; 2 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 3 Russian soldiers were killed and 2 wounded, said the Ukrainian presidential spokesman
But President Poroshenko says that Russian troops must withdraw before constitutional amendments are made.
Despite the extension of the sanctions, EU unity on policy towards Russia is fraying.
At least nine apartment buildings were damaged by shells fired by Russian-backed fighters.
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Two Ukrainian teens were injured from a grenade in Lugansk Region.
Wider sanctions against Russia are expected to be renewed next week.
Attacks intensified on the Donetsk-Mariupol highway.
Ukraine reports 58 attacks yesterday.
