LUHANSK, Ukraine - Intense artillery exchanges between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists persisted Feb. 16 around a strategic town in eastern Ukraine - fighting that threatens to dash a cease-fire deal brokered by European leaders last week.
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Ukrainian forces are on their position not far from Debaltseve, Donetsk region on Feb. 14, 2015.
