Up to 40 killed in Odessa fire – deadliest incident in Ukraine crisis

Local police report that up to 40 people died in a fire set by pro-Kiev activists in the trade union building of the southern Ukrainian town of Odessa Friday. Most were pro-Russian separatists. This was the deadliest incident so far in the Ukrainian conflict. Three people were killed and 15 injured in day-long clashes between the opposing sides.

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