At least Four Civilians Killed in Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine’s army denied it carried out any shelling in the area at the time.

The region has seen a spike in violence in recent weeks, threatening a fragile ceasefire between the army and rebels.

A spokesman for the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic said 15 people were also wounded, as they crossed between rebel- and government-held territory.

At least four civilians – including a pregnant woman – have been killed in shelling at a checkpoint crossing in east Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels said.