LUHANSK, Ukraine -- The man on the phone summed up the new reality in eastern Ukraine with an expletive.
Ukraine war
'I'm afraid but where can I go?' East Ukraine confronts new reality
Eight years of conflict numb some residents' fears as Putin ups the ante
Ukrainian soldiers say that they have been on duty virtually 24/7 for months, but that recent weeks have brought a noticeable escalation for front-line forces. (Photo by Giannis Seferiadis)
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