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  Ukrainian family of nine, including two children, shot dead in sleep in occupied Donetsk region

  World | October 31, 2023 22:28 IST

  According to the preliminary information by the Ukrainian Donetsk Region Prosecutor’s Office, the family members were asked to vacate the house by Russian gunmen, who killed them after they refused. Two Russian soldiers have been detained in this regard.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed, 81 injured in Moscow's 'double-tap' attacks in Donetsk region

  World | August 08, 2023 17:22 IST

  The 'double-tap' military tactic refers to striking the same area again after a period of 30 to 40 minutes, targeting emergency rescue workers.

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  500 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Another Russian shelling in the Donetsk region kills 8; 13 wounded

  World | July 10, 2023 14:58 IST

  As the Russia-Ukraine war completed 500 days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a visit to Snake Island and thanked his soldiers.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: Rockets strike mayor’s office in separatist Donetsk

  World | October 16, 2022 16:09 IST

  Kremlin-backed separatist authorities have previously accused Ukraine of numerous strikes on infrastructure and residential targets in the occupied territories, often employing the U.S.-supplied long-range HIMARS rockets, without providing corroborating information.

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  Champions League: Real Madrid in deep trouble after losing to Shaktar Donetsk

  Football | December 02, 2020 8:00 IST

  Record 13-time champion Real Madrid face an embarrassing group-stage exit after losing 2-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk in Tuesday’s Champions League, falling to third spot in the points table with a game to go.

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  Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills at least 6 civilians

  World | January 21, 2015 7:15 IST

  Donestk, Ukraine: Shelling in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk killed at least six civilians Tuesday, as fighting intensified between government and rebel forces.AP reporters saw the bodies of two people who were killed while

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  Ukraine and rebels both claim to control Donetsk airport

  World | January 20, 2015 7:49 IST

  Donetsk, Ukraine: After days of intense fighting, Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine claimed Monday they had seized control of Donetsk airport once again. The Ukrainian military denied this but acknowledged that the fighting for the

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  UN holds emergency meeting on Ukraine for the 26th time

  World | November 13, 2014 10:13 IST

  United Nations: The UN Security Council is holding its 26th emergency session on Ukraine amid worries about a renewal of full-scale conflict in the rebel-held east.Yesterday's meeting comes hours after NATO's top commander said new

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  US rejects 'illegitimate' elections in eastern Ukraine

  World | November 04, 2014 9:13 IST

  Washington: The  Monday condemned the "illegitimate" elections held in parts of eastern Ukraine and threatened to impose more costs on over its further "destabilising" actions.and , two independence-seeking regions in eastern Ukraine, held "presidential and

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  Vladimir Putin calls on Ukraine to change its state model

  World | September 01, 2014 8:16 IST

  Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday urged Ukraine to open negotiations to change its state model, raising the stakes by calling for statehood for the Russian-speaking eastern part of the former Soviet region."We need

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  Malaysian PM reaches deal with Donetsk insurgent leader

  World | July 22, 2014 7:13 IST

  Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Tuesday that he reached an agreement on three important points with Donetsk insurgent leader Alexander Borodai, commander of the region where MH17 plane crash occurred.Najib said

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  Shakhtar Donetsk beats Nordsjaelland 2-0

  Football | September 20, 2012 17:21 IST

  Donetsk, Ukraine, Sep 20: Henrik Mkhitaryan's expert finish in each half Wednesday gave Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-0 victory over Nordsjealland in the group stage of the Champions League. In the 44th minute, the Armenian forward lashed

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  Spain beats France 2-0 to reach semifinals

  Football | June 24, 2012 9:21 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 24: Even if Spain failed to live up to expectations, Xabi Alonso exceeded them.The defending champions, who are trying to win a third straight major title, advanced to the European Championship semifinals

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  England looks to end Ukraine's Euro 2012 party

  Football | June 18, 2012 15:42 IST

  Poland, Jun 18: For tens of millions of Ukrainians, the destiny of the nation's football team will be forged in the industrial outpost of Donetsk on Tuesday night.Only a victory over England will keep Ukraine