KHARKIV, Ukraine: The city of Kharkiv in Ukraine's industrial east has stayed out of rebel hands but a mysterious spate of bombings have triggered fears that Russia is trying to destabilize this key defense hub.

Barely a week goes by without another bombing reported against Ukrainian military targets in the city of 1.4 million that once served as Ukraine's capital.

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