Ukraine military claims to have retaken Donetsk airport

Ukrainian authorities say they have retaken control of Donetsk airport, amid a second day of fighting between troops loyal to Kyiv and pro-Russia rebels.

At least 30 people are reported dead in the eastern city as Ukraine's military launched air strikes against separatists who had seized the complex on Monday.

Residents tried to flee but the Mayor of Donetsk, Alexander Lukyanchenko, says the fighting had claimed "civilian casualties".

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