Both Sides In The Ukraine Conflict Are Claiming That They Have Withdrawn Heavy Weapons From The Front

CNN: Rebels, government withdraw heavy weapons from Ukraine's Donetsk

Kiev, Ukraine (CNN)Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk have withdrawn all heavy weapons from the front lines in accordance with a recent peace deal, the rebel group Donetsk People's Republic said Saturday.

On the other side, the Kiev-backed Donetsk regional authority said Ukrainian forces also withdrew all heavy weapons from the front lines in Donetsk, but added that in a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday pro-Russian militants carried out 46 attacks, all of which were repelled, according to Col. Valentin Fedichev.

A shaky ceasefire has been in place in Donetsk and the neighboring Luhansk region, the center of a months-long conflict between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian government forces.

WNU Editor: I am still skeptical that this truce will last, but at least both sides are not killing each other .... Ukraine Reports First Casualty-Free Day of Conflict in Months (Bloomberg). On a side note .... rebels soldiers are taking advantage of the lull .... Female rebel fighters in Ukraine participate in pageant (AP). More pictures here.

More News On Both Sides In The Ukraine Conflict Claiming That They Have Withdrawn Heavy Weapons From The Front

Kyiv troops, rebels claim to be completing weapons withdrawal -- Duetsche Welle
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Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine pull back heavy weapons from front line -- UPI
Rebels report heavy weapons pullback done -- AFP
Ukraine rebels insist heavy weapons withdrawn from front line -- Sydney Morning Herald
Ukrainian military says heavy weapons pullback is complete -- The Guardian
Ukraine claims completing weapons pullback -- AP