Separatists attack Ukrainian checkpoint; 11 reported killed

By Michael Birnbaum, Fredrick Kunkle and Abigail Hauslohner, Updated: Thursday, May 22,

KIEV, Ukraine — Renewed clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian security forces Thursday left at least 11 soldiers dead as violence escalated across beleaguered eastern Ukraine three days before crucial elections.

Separatists Attack Ukrainian Checkpoint 11 Reported Killed by Thavam Ratna