The prospect of a truce in Ukraine seems far away. The Ukrainian army and pro-Russian separatists accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. And either side, it is stated that in these circumstances, it is not about to withdraw heavy weapons. This planned withdrawal in Minsk agreements, is supposed began this Monday night.
Sources are reporting on site at least 5 Ukrainian soldiers killed since the weekend. As for separatist fighters, there is at least one death.
Edouard Bassourine is a separatist military officials. "The Ukrainian authorities do not want a cease-fire, he commented on Monday. They seek to inflame the situation on the front line by any means. "
Answer Kiev by way of Andrii Lysenko, spokesman for the Ukrainian army. "The terrorist groups' led at least 129 attacks on our positions. The aim of the 'terrorists' is to force the troops to abandon their positions. I insist on the fact that our soldiers opened fire only to respond when they are attacked. "
Fighting is reported in , including Debaltseve city still in the hands of the Ukrainian army but almost encircled by pro-Russian separatists, or in Donetsk and Mariupol.
The conflict in eastern Ukraine has claimed more than 5,500 dead and numerous damages. Reflected the state of Donetsk airport. This ultra-modern equipment was built for the Euro 2012 football. It is now under the control of separatists, after "weeks of fighting" == ==.
