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Ukrainian soldiers shrug off ceasefire as Russians press on Pokrovsk | N18G

Ukrainian artillerymen, returning from a five-day rotation on the Pokrovsk front, expressed doubts on Tuesday (April 1) about the likelihood of a sustained ceasefire with Russia. The soldiers, part of the 59th Assault Brigade, have been operating at an undisclosed location on the Pokrovsk front, where they have been safeguarding the flanks of the embattled city. The soldiers spoke of past experiences with Russia-backed separatists who have repeatedly violated ceasefires since the conflict began in 2014 in eastern Ukraine and conveyed a general distrust towards the Russian leadership. For months, Ukrainian troops have been repelling Russian assaults around the city. Moscow's forces have been slowly advancing, with the aim of capturing the entire region. Watch here for more -

first published: Apr 3, 2025 11:01 pm