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Despite ceasefire, military conflict escalates in Ukraine

Conflict has ramped up in eastern Ukraine despite a ceasefire signed in September.

01/24/2015 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Despite ceasefire, military conflict escalates in Ukraine

Clip: 1/24/2015 | 3m 34s

Conflict has ramped up in eastern Ukraine despite a ceasefire signed in September.

A shelling attack that killed dozens of people Saturday in eastern Ukraine today was only the latest sign of the deteriorating situation there. Even though a ceasefire was signed in September, fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government troops once again has intensified. And on Friday, the rebels launched a new offensive.

01/24/2015 | Rating NR

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