Geography is hard! CNN places Ukraine city of Slovyansk in Crimea

The recapture of the city of Slovyansk from pro-Russian separatists is a major victory for Ukraine’s government. CNN reported the story, but unfortunately its  map placed Slovyansk in Crimea.

Here’s the correct location, via Google Maps:

A mere 1,000 miles off.

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