Shattered Ukraine town in rebel hands

February 20, 2015 01:29

The scene of devastation is staggering in Debaltseve, the town at the heart of the battle between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in recent days.

Barely a house is unscathed by shelling. Elderly civilians trapped by the fighting still cower in basements.

After most Ukrainian forces pulled out Wednesday, the separatists are now in control.It's obvious there's been a seismic shift on the battlefield.

But it's not yet clear what the Ukrainian withdrawal means for the shaky peace deal that came into force Sunday.

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