Civilians In Separatist-Held Areas ‘Under Fire Daily’
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In recent days, Russian-backed separatists have been advancing in eastern Ukraine. As fighting with Ukrainian forces intensifies, indiscriminate shelling has caused dozens of civilian casualties, as well as damaging homes and other property. On January 27, RFE/RL’s Shahida Yakub visited two areas -- Hvardiyskiy, a district of Donetsk, and the village of Olenivka, southwest of the city.