03/05/2014 10:35
Ukraine: US condemns Odessa violence as dozens die
The United States has condemned the "senseless" violence that left at least 31 people dead in south-west of Ukraine on Friday, the BBC reported.
Dozens of people were killed by a fire at a building that pro-Russians had taken over in the port city of Odessa.
A blaze engulfed the building after running battles between pro-Kiev groups and separatists in the city.
Officials said some people were overwhelmed by smoke and others died after they jumped from the building.
The US called said the violence was "unacceptable" and urged all sides to work together to restore law and order in light of the "tragedy."
"The violence and mayhem that led to so many senseless deaths and injuries is unacceptable," the state department said in a statement.
It also called on the Ukrainian authorities "to bring all those responsible to justice."