DONETSK, Ukraine: Intensive artillery fire broke out on Sunday near the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, apparently breaking an internationally brokered ceasefire between pro-Russian separatists and the Ukrainian government, an Agence France-Presse reporter said.

The sound of explosions began at 9:00 am (6:00 am Manila time) and appeared to come from the area of Donetsk airport, a once important Ukrainian air hub which was captured by rebels in January and has been destroyed in fighting.

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