Ukraine says Donetsk 'anti-terror operation' under way ! ! !

Ukraine's acting President Olexander Turchynov has announced the start of an "anti-terrorist operation" against pro-Russian separatists.

He told parliament it was being conducted "stage by stage, in a responsible... manner".

Hours later, gunfire was heard at an airbase which officials said had been in the hands of militants.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the escalation of the conflict had put Ukraine "on the verge of civil war".

The Kremlin said Mr Putin made the warning in a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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