The head of the independent body monitoring the cease-fire in eastern Ukraine has told VOA the conflict is on the brink of a major escalation.
Monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe report up to 7,000 cease-fire violations every week along eastern Ukraine’s 500-kilometer front line. Mission chief Alexander Hug said that’s just the beginning.
“Indeed, the last three weeks were some of the most violent we have registered ever, with not only small arms being used in those very close proximity positions, but also heavy weapons that not only should not be used, but should not be there …read more
Source: Voice of America
