Photo by Frederick Paxton
Pro-Russia forces are in control of several cities in the eastern part of Ukraine.Kiev’s anti-terror campaign kicked off Tuesday with an attack on a military airbase in Kramatorsk, north of Donetsk, that had been captured by pro-Russia groups.VICE News was on the scene as the second day of region-wide operation billed by the Ukrainian authorities as a "counter-terrorism" mission kicked off. All photos by Frederick Paxton.Unrest spreads as Ukraine cracks down on Russian acts of 'aggression.' Read more here.Things in Ukraine have been heating up again — with brawls in parliament, violent clashes, and official buildings seized by separatists. Read more here.More brawls erupt as Kiev's deadline for occupiers passes. Read more here.Ukraine has launched an anti-terror campaign against pro-Russia forces. Read more here.
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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said that pro-Russia militia took control of armored vehicles in eastern Ukraine as military operations were underway.
A low-flying jet bearing Ukrainian colors can be seen buzzing the area in this footage.