Fighting between Ukraine's military and separatist forces in the east has escalated with scant notice this fall as world attention is focused on increased terrorism and a refugee crisis caused by the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
USA Today: Resumed violence threatens Ukraine cease-fire

People queue at checkpoint of Zaytseve, Donetsk region on Oct. 23, to cross the demarcation line between territory controlled by pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian territory.