Eight pro-Russian militants have been killed in eastern Ukraine as Vladimir Putin landed in Crimea for his first visit since Moscow annexed the peninsular, say reports.
Ukrainian troops used large-calibre weapons as they tried to take an occupied police HQ in the southeastern port city of Mariupol.
Sky's Katie Stallard, in Mariupol, said there is black smoke over the city and heavy fighting.
She said the police HQ was taken by pro-Russian gunmen on Thursday night, and Ukrainian forces are now trying to retake it.
Mr Putin joined veterans at the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow The building holds one of the largest armouries in the city, and separatists are using the weapons to defend their position.
The bloodshed occurred as Mr Putin attended an event in Sevastopol to mark Soviet victory over the Nazis in World War Two.
His visit - just three days ahead of a controversial referendum in eastern Ukraine - was condemned by Kiev as a "provocation".
Around 11,000 troops are taking part in the Victory Day parade A similar Victory Day parade - marking 69 years since Nazi Germany surrendered its forces - took place in Moscow's Red Square on Friday morning.
About 11,000 servicemen took part in the annual event, which began with troops marching to the sound of brass bands as Mr Putin watched from the stands, flanked by veterans.
"This is a holiday when all-conquering patriotic force triumphs, when we all feel especially strongly what it means to be true to the Motherland and how important it is to be able to stand up for its interests," he told troops to shouts of "Hurrah!"
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) salutes during the event Some 150 military vehicles and 70 combat aircraft also took part in the show.
Pro-Russians in eastern Ukraine are pressing ahead with plans to hold referendums on Sunday, despite calls from the Kremlin to postpone them.
There are fears the vote in the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk could spark further violence between Ukrainian troops and separatists.
Militants have seized government buildings in about a dozen cities in the east of the country.
Mr Putin wants the vote postponed so talks can take place with the Kiev government.
However, many in the east say the referendum is the only way to prevent war against what rebels and Moscow call the "fascist" politicians in the capital.
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