Increased Combat on Eastern Ukraine's Front Lines Causes Civilian, Military Casualties

Five days of increased combat between Ukrainian soldiers and Russia-backed separatists along Ukraine’s eastern border caused several civilian and military deaths, with skirmishes near Mariyinka on February 2, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.

Heavy weapons banned by a 2015 cease-fire deal have been used in the area, RFE/RL reported. Both sides have traded blame for the fighting.

Since the conflict began in April 2014, almost 10,000 people have died.

This video shows scenes from Mariyinka and interviews with a Ukrainian unit, which said it suffered no casualties during the fighting. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty via Storyful