Militants attack Ukrainian forces about 900 times during latest ‘ceasefire’

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"Starting on the morning of December 9, 2014, Ukrainian armed forces began to implement a peace plan for a bilateral ceasefire, with the implementation of measures to stop the use of all weapons," he said.

"Russian-backed insurgents have fired on Ukrainian army positions 877 times since the beginning of the latest ceasefire on December 9,"  Selezniov said. 

"In turn, Ukrainian soldiers comply with the requirements of the Minsk Protocol and deter enemy aggression and ensure the safety of peaceful citizens of Ukraine who live in the east."

"The Ukrainian military strike blows only in response to militant attacks, thereby suppressing enemy firing points," Selezniov added.