Ukraine's Defense Council says preparations are under way to retake the rebel-controlled eastern city of Donetsk - the last stronghold of heavily armed pro-Russian separatists seeking autonomy from Kyiv.
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Voice of America: Ukraine forces prepare to retake Donetsk
Ukrainian soldier looks through his binoculars as he guards the checkpoint near the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltsevo, Donetsk region on Aug. 2, 2014.
