Ukraine launches 'large-scale' operation to retake Slovyansk, say pro-Russian rebels

Ukrainian forces have launched a "large-scale operation" to retake the eastern town of Slovyansk, according to pro-Russian separatists in the rebel stronghold. Gunfire is said to have been heard. Russian media reports quote an insurgent leader as saying that two helicopters have been shot down. In Kyiv, an aide to Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said he could not comment. "Until it's over, no on... READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2014/05/02/uk... What is in the news today? Click to watch: http://eurone.ws/1kb2gOl euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://eurone.ws/10ZCK4a euronews is available in 14 languages: http://eurone.ws/17moBCU In English: Website: http://www.euronews.com/news Facebook:   / euronews   Twitter:   / euronews   Google+: http://google.com/+euronews VKontakte: http://vk.com/en.euronews