The OSCE monitoring mission to Ukraine reported that the ceasefire, which entered into force on Sunday, was largely observed during the first hours, except in Debaltseve, Raihorodka and Luhansk.
The OSCE monitors were denied access to the key transport hub of Debaltseve, where fighting has continued, the BBC reports.
Debaltseve, which has been the centre of the latest surge in violence, has been besieged by the separatists, who are claiming it as their internal territory where the ceasefire is not applicable.
A military spokesman announced that the Ukrainian army came under attack 60 times since the ceasefire entered into force.
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Source: Novinite
