Ukrainian government forces have launched an anti-terror operation to retake the rebel stronghold of Slovyansk, with one pilot reported dead and another captured after separatists used grenade launchers against military helicopters surrounding the city.
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Independent: Pro-Russians shoot down two helicopters as ‘Kyiv forces begin Slovyansk assault’
Pro-Russian separatists shot down two helicopters, killed one pilot and captured the other on May 2 in Slovyansk.
