Ukraine’s ministry of defence released footage on Monday showing government troops in Slovyansk shortly after they recaptured the city from pro-Russian insurgents.<br /><br /> The footage showed troops at abandoned rebel checkpoints, ammunition that rebels had apparently left behind, and several men being detained, some in uniform.<br /><br /> It also showed soldiers handing out food and water to residents of Slovyansk.<br /><br /> Slovyansk, a former stronghold of the pro-Russian insurgents, was retaken by Ukrainian troops on Saturday after an intense night of fighting.<br />No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.net/nocomment/
