Ukrainian forces begin to evacuate the strategic town Debaltsevo after a powerful offensive by pro-Russian rebels in recent hours.
US Vice President Joe Biden has "strongly condemned the violation of the cease-fire by the" separatists acting in concert with Russian forces. "
The beginning of the evacuation of the city is confirmed by a leader of a battalion of volunteers supported the Ukrainian government, Semen Sementchenko, which speaks of withdrawal "conducted in a planned and organized."
Ukrainian forces were surrounded for several weeks in this city which is a railway node between the two entities pro-tricks Luhansk and Donetsk.
The head of the Ukrainian regional police ensures that fighting continues in some areas and that the city is not entirely abandoned.
If confirmed, the loss of control Debaltseve by Ukrainian forces mean that the two pro-Russian rebel entities are able to join forces on the ground
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