Pro-Russian rebels celebrate in Debaltseve as Ukraine troops retreat

Pro-Russian rebels celebrate in Debaltseve as Ukraine troops retreat

The strategic town of Debaltseve appeared to be largely under the control of rebels on Thursday, a day after Ukrainian forces began withdrawing from the besieged town. The mood was celebratory, with fighters laughing, hugging each other, and posing for photos.

The strategic town of Debaltseve appeared to be largely under the control of rebels on Thursday, a day after Ukrainian forces began withdrawing from the besieged town. The mood was celebratory, with fighters laughing, hugging each other, and posing for photos.