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Ukraine accuses rebels of violating 'Day of Silence'

2014-12-09 4 Dailymotion

According to Ukraine's military, one should not be fooled by these seemingly quiet streets of Donetsk.<br/> <br />They say at least 13 violations were committed by the rebels, including two artillery attacks on the Donetsk airport… all during the "Day of Silence" ceasefire - seen as a test to coincide with the start of a new round of peace talks.<br/> <br />Some Donetsk residents say they had a hard time believing a ceasefire was in effect.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) DONETSK RESIDENT, ALEXANDER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"No, I haven't felt it yet, I am coming from Abakumovo now, from the bus station and there was shooting there again this morning. Artillery explosions could be heard."<br/> <br />Fighting in the past few weeks has been intense around the airport in Donetsk… with rebels attempting to seize it from government control.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT PETRO POROSHENKO SAYING:<br/> <br />"People (are) tired from the war. And I think that these efforts can bring the results."<br/> <br />Earlier

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