Ukrainian government forces said they had suspended combat operations as a “Day of Silence” began in the war-torn east on Tuesday, marking an effective ceasefire on the front line of the conflict with separatist rebels.
In the city of Donetsk, the separatists main stronghold, a Reuters correspondent said firing was heard up to 9 am but later appeared to have slackened off.
“The Ukrainian military have suspended all combat actions and are ready for the Day of Silence, but if separatists attack we will fire in response,” a military spokesman said by telephone.
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Source: Cyprus Mail
