KIEV: A new indefinite truce in Ukraine held by a thread for a third day Monday as both pro-Russian insurgents and Kiev reported clashes near a prized railroad hub but no deaths.
Ukraine and Russia — two ex-Soviet neighbours that are now sworn foes — agreed to the armistice Wednesday with the help of mediation from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
The rebels signed on to the ceasefire Friday after some deliberation.
But mortar and artillery fire has continued unabated without claiming any lives.
“Our positions came under attack 33 times since early Sunday,” the Ukranian military said in a statement.
The insurgents’ website said their side had come under fire from Ukrainian grenade launchers 62 times in the past day.
