Reuters: Ukraine military says some rebel shelling but ceasefire generally observed
(Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Sunday pro-Russian rebels had shelled Ukrainian positions ten times since a ceasefire came into effect at midnight, but that the truce was in general being observed.
The ceasefire, negotiated in four-power talks on Thursday, foresees the creation of a neutral buffer zone and withdrawal of heavy weapons responsible for many of the 5,000 deaths in a conflict that has caused the worst crisis in Russia-West relations since the Cold War a generation ago.
WNU Editor: There are many flashpoint in this conflict that can re-start the war immediately .... the big one being at Debaltseve. Apparently thousands of Ukrainian troops are now trapped in this "pocket" .... and I will harbor a guess that they will either try to break out and/or the Ukraine army will be launching an offensive to free them. Rebel commanders have also said that the ceasefire does not cover Debaltseve, that as far as they are concerned .... the war is still ongoing. A week ago reader Jay posted a comment that the the battle for Debaltseve has all the markings of the battles that occurred at Donetsk airport after the September ceasefire was signed .... and he is right. He is also right that when looking at the sheer numbers of soldiers and civilians involved who are trapped in this pocket .... the bloodshed has the potential of being far worse.
More News On The Ukraine Ceasefire
Ukraine cease-fire holds, except in one spot -- CBS/AP
Ukraine truce threatened as warring sides trade accusations of new attacks -- Mashable
Relief in Ukraine conflict zone but doubts about truce -- AFP
Ukraine Cease-Fire Largely Holding -- WSJ
Amid doubts, truce in Ukraine appears to take hold -- Washington Post
New Ukraine ceasefire is largely respected -- Euronews
Strategic Ukrainian towns fall silent at midnight -- Euronews
Ukraine ceasefire 'generally observed' -- Channel 4 News
Fragile ceasefire in E. Ukraine: Kiev, rebels say ‘in general’ truce observed -- RT
DPR defence ministry: situation in Donetsk Republic quiet, truce is observed generally -- ITAR-TASs
OSCE says Ukraine rebels turn back monitors from Debaltseve -- Reuters
Separatist commander says can fire on Ukrainian transport hub town despite truce -- Reuters
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