DONETSK, Ukraine – Fighting has picked up in eastern Ukraine, after more than a month of relative calm, as diplomats gather in Berlin to discuss the Ukraine crisis.
The military conflict between Russia-backed rebels and government forces has killed more than 6,000 but has largely subsided since the cease-fire was announced in February and at least some heavy weaponry withdrawn.
Observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Sunday that they heard intense mortar fire outside the village of Shyrokyne for about three hours as well as machine-gun engagement.
Mortar fire was also heard at night and in the morning …read more
Source: Macleans
