Ukraine crisis: ‘Column from Russia’ crosses border

From BBC News:

The Ukrainian military says it has clashed with rebel armoured vehicles that crossed from Russia and headed to the south-eastern port of Mariupol. One commander said rebels might be trying to open up a new southern front. Russia did not comment on the issue

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko voiced his “extreme concern” about the alleged crossing, his office said. More than 2,000 people have died in fighting between Ukrainian forces and the separatists in recent months. Some 330,00 people have been displaced. Mr Poroshenko made the comments during a telephone conversation with EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy, his office said.

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