The Ukrainian military stated that it has not been able to withdraw heavy weaponary from the front lines of the conflict in the east of the country, due to attacks from pro-Russian separatists
Under the terms of a ceasefire agreement which came into effect on 15 February, both sides has been expected to create buffer zone in the contested region, pulling back their heavy weaponry.
"Given that the positions of Ukrainian servicemen continue to be shelled, there cannot yet be any talk of pulling back weapons," said Ukrainian military spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov.
Sporadic clashes between the two sides continue to be reported.
Meanwhile Ukraine reported that 5 people had been arrested for an explosion at a pro-Ukrainian rally on Sunday.
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Bomb blast at pro-Ukraine rally in Kharkiv (22 Feb 2015)
Under the terms of a ceasefire agreement which came into effect on 15 February, both sides has been expected to create buffer zone in the contested region, pulling back their heavy weaponry.
"Given that the positions of Ukrainian servicemen continue to be shelled, there cannot yet be any talk of pulling back weapons," said Ukrainian military spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov.
Sporadic clashes between the two sides continue to be reported.
Meanwhile Ukraine reported that 5 people had been arrested for an explosion at a pro-Ukrainian rally on Sunday.
See more in our earlier post:
Bomb blast at pro-Ukraine rally in Kharkiv (22 Feb 2015)