Ceasefire violations have been increasing in eastern Ukraine as conflict between the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian armed groups continues.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said its monitoring mission to Ukraine recorded 1,566 ceasefire violations, including explosions and gunfire, in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in a single day through Friday evening.
Both sides say the other is responsible.
A spokesperson for pro-Russian forces said on Thursday they had to fight in order to protect civilians.
A Ukrainian military official said on Saturday Ukraine would not open retaliatory fire unless necessary to protect its civilians and soldiers.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said its monitoring mission to Ukraine recorded 1,566 ceasefire violations, including explosions and gunfire, in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in a single day through Friday evening.
Both sides say the other is responsible.
A spokesperson for pro-Russian forces said on Thursday they had to fight in order to protect civilians.
A Ukrainian military official said on Saturday Ukraine would not open retaliatory fire unless necessary to protect its civilians and soldiers.
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Conflict in eastern Ukraine escalates, with ceasefire violations recorded daily by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. In a single day through Friday evening, 1,566 ceasefire breaches, including explosions and gunfire, were reported in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Blame is
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220220_11/
Date: Feb. 20, 2022
Created: 2022/02/20 18:50
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:51
Last Read: 2022/02/20 18:50