Rebel leader to launch assault on Ukraine’s Mariupol

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Rebel leader to launch assault on Ukraine’s Mariupol
According to Russia's RIA Novosti, Donetsk separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko says his group is launching an offensive against Mariupol

KIEV, Ukraine – A top pro-Russian rebel on Saturday, January 24, announced the launch of a major offensive on Ukraine’s government-held port of Mariupol, confirming responsibility for rocket fire that killed at least 20 people.

“Today, we launched an offensive against Mariupol,” Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency quoted Donetsk separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko as saying. “This will be the best tribute possible for all our dead.” – Rappler.com

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