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Now playing Next Ukraine Intense shelling in eastern Ukraine drives civilians to seek refuge across Russian border Despite intense shelling by pro-Russian rebels, Ukrainian forces remain in control of the strategic railway hub of Debaltseve. The town lies in a 09/02/2015
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Now playing Next Ukraine NATO sets up battle supply points in Baltics and eastern Europe With fear growing in the Baltic states over what could happen if Russia had aggressive intentions towards them, NATO has announced new supportive 06/02/2015