February 24, 2015
By VOA News
Rebels in war-torn eastern Ukraine (click here) said they have begun pulling back heavy weapons from the frontlines, as required by an internationally brokered cease-fire.
Top rebel commander Eduard Basurin said the withdrawal began at 9 a.m. local time Tuesday. The move could not be independently confirmed.
Ukrainian military officials have not responded, but have insisted they will not pull weapons off the frontlines as long as the fighting continues.
Kyiv said rebel attacks persisted Tuesday near the port city of Mariupol and near Debaltseve, which the Russia-backed separatists captured last week.,,,
By VOA News
Rebels in war-torn eastern Ukraine (click here) said they have begun pulling back heavy weapons from the frontlines, as required by an internationally brokered cease-fire.
Top rebel commander Eduard Basurin said the withdrawal began at 9 a.m. local time Tuesday. The move could not be independently confirmed.
Ukrainian military officials have not responded, but have insisted they will not pull weapons off the frontlines as long as the fighting continues.
Kyiv said rebel attacks persisted Tuesday near the port city of Mariupol and near Debaltseve, which the Russia-backed separatists captured last week.,,,
