: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Ukraine: Rebels Using Cease-fire to Regroup


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

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