Ukraine says Russian-backed forces violated the ceasefire 20 times yesterday.
Ukraine’s Ceasefire Frays As Sides Accuse Each Other Of Attacks
September 5, 2016
Ukraine says Russian-backed forces violated the ceasefire 20 times yesterday.
Both sides report civilian casualties.
Russian-backed forces reportedly used heavy artillery in all areas of the front.
The Ukrainian military reports the use of 152 and 122 mm artillery, in addition to heavy mortars.
Two civilians have been reported wounded, one on each side of the front line.
The Ukrainian military reports that this weekend saw the use of heavy artillery and Grad rockets.
Particularly heavy fighting was seen in the Donetsk area over the weekend.
One civilian was wounded by shelling in the Lugansk region.
Ukraine reports 72 attacks, with both military and civilian casualties.
The Ukrainian military claims that single-launch Grad rockets were used near Gorlovka.