Heavy shelling in Ukraine city
Craig TaylorIntense shelling rocked the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk overnight, described as the worst in more than a month, eyewitnesses say. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine says tanks cross from Russia
An armoured column including 32 tanks and 30 trucks has crossed the border into Ukraine from Russia, security officials in Kiev say. BBC News – Europe
EU to press Luxembourg on tax breaks
The EU Commission says it wants information from Luxembourg over alleged tax breaks offered to more than 300 global companies. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine orders troops to key cities
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko orders reinforcements to key cities in the south and east in case of a new pro-Russian rebel offensive. BBC News – Europe
Turkey migrant boat sinks killing 24
At least 24 people are killed and scores are missing after a boat believed to be carrying refugees sank off the north coast of Turkey, officials say. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine separatists hold elections
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are holding elections that have been denounced as illegitimate by the West. BBC News – Europe