Ukraine violence takes rising civilian toll

Fighting between security forces and pro-Russian rebels in country’s east forces civilians to flee their homes.

Fighting between Ukrainian security forces and pro-Russian separatists has intensified in eastern Ukraine in recent days, causing a rise in civilian casualties.

More residents are trying to flee their homes as they face increased shelling from the conflict.

 

Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the rebel-controlled town of Yelenovka.

Source: Al Jazeera