Ukraine president ends unilateral ceasefire against separatists
As the ceasefire expired, President Petro Poroshenko said Ukrainian forces will on the offensive against pro-Russian separatists, multiple media outlets reported. Ref. USAToday
Ukrainian forces begin military operations in the east of the country, marking a definite end to a tentative ceasefire that had been in place for 10 days.
Ukrainian armed forces have been conducting attacks on terrorists' bases and defended posts, an official said. Ref. CNN
Kiev official: Military op death toll is 478 civilians, outnumbers army losses:
Four hundred and seventy-eight civilians, including seven children, have been killed in Kiev's military crackdown on the eastern regions of Ukraine, the country's deputy health minister said on Thursday. Ref. Source 2
Ukraine says rebels will pay as missiles kill 23 soldiers:
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vowed to "Find and destroy" Pro-Russian rebels who killed 23 servicemen and wounded nearly 100 in a missile attack on Friday. Ref. Source 9