Ukraine’s military said on Sunday a cease-fire had been fully observed in eastern separatist territories overnight, but warned that pro-Russian rebels were using the truce to regroup for new attacks on government positions, especially around the port of Mariupol.
A drop in violence and moves by both sides to withdraw heavy weapons from the front line had raised hopes a shaky two-week-old cease-fire could hold.
“In order to mislead OSCE representatives, the rebels are moving military equipment from the front line … and bringing it back at night,” military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said.
“There are signs the enemy is preparing for further offensives,” …read more
Source: Voice of America
