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Ukraine Recaptures Sloviansk

On July 5, the eastern Ukrainian town of Sloviansk was recaptured by the Ukrainian military, driving out pro-Russia rebels and ending their three-month occupation. VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky travels back to Sloviansk and visits the cell in which he was held for days by those rebels in April. The city is in shambles and residents are struggling to find food and water despite a considerable humanitarian effort. The pro-Russia rebels have retreated to Donetsk, but the Ukrainian government is determined to pursue its anti-terror operation until there are no rebels left.

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  • Originally Aired July 9, 2014
  • Runtime 16 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE Media
  • Created January 27, 2026 by
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  • Modified January 27, 2026 by
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