Photos: Voters in Eastern Ukraine Defy Separatists and Head to Polls

DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainians headed to the polls on Sunday in record numbers — 25% of eligible voters — to elect their next president

However, pro-Russian militants in eastern Ukraine kept a large number of polling centers from opening, and some citizens are staying home out of fear. Donetsk, which had 2.7 million voters in the 2010 presidential election, had just 5.48% turnout as of 11 a.m. local time. Meanwhile, pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk turned out in droves for a rally to protest the election

Here are the latest photos from Ukraine's embattled eastern region on this election Sunday. Read more...