More bloodshed could be on the way in Ukraine, where security forces have surrounded the pro-Russia stronghold of Slovyansk and cut off the main road into the city. Ukraine's Interior Ministry says that four troops have been killed in the city, where pro-Russia militants shot down two military helicopters last week, the BBC finds. Gun battles are taking place outside the city; Russia's Interfax news agency is reporting that at least 20 pro-Russian militants have been killed. Ukrainian troops have also reportedly taken a nearby television tower, according to Voice of America. More:
- In Odessa, where a blaze killed 42 pro-Russia activists Friday, militants stormed a police station yesterday to free nearly 70 activists, Reuters reports. The militants chanted "Russia" and "We will not forgive" as they smashed their way into the police compound.