Ukraine’s military and pro-Russian separatists face shortcomings in their fight in restive east

Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images - Ukrainian soldiers ride on truck on the road from Izyum to Slavyansk on May 19, 2014

By Fredrick Kunkle and Anthony Faiola, Updated: Tuesday, May 20

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — At a frontline post near pro-Russian rebels, a Ukrainian military unit gave off a vibe that did not exactly convey a readiness to fight.

Ukraine’s Military and Pro-Russian Separatists Face Shortcomings in Their Fight in Restive East by Thavam Ratna