The Ukrainian crisis is still stressful Army-Rebels opened fire.
Date 18 Feb 2022 time 11:31
Ukrainian army, pro-Russian separatist rebels open fire on schools
Archyde.com reported that shooting erupted between Ukrainian forces and separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine that is pro-Russian. which is a violation of the ceasefire agreement in the midst of tension Because the West has always warned that Russia can attack Ukraine at any time. and may create a situation to serve as an excuse for aggression
The report said a cannon shell had landed on a kindergarten. in the Donbus region east of Ukraine At regarding 9:00 a.m. on February 17, local time resulting in damage to the school At least two people were injured before another artillery shell hit another school around the same time.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the artillery fire by pro-Russian separatist rebels was a big provocation. However, rebels blamed Ukrainian soldiers for opening fire first.
U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his former words that Russia plans to stage a scenario as a pretext for an attack on Ukraine. which may happen in the next few days
However, Russia has always claimed and insisted that it has no plans to invade Ukraine. But NATO must certify that Ukraine will not join.
In addition, the US State Department issued a statement that the Russian government deported Bart Gorman, US ambassador to Russia. which the United States considers an unreasonable provocation. and made the situation more severe
In a letter to the US ambassador, Russia said the US government had ignored Russia’s security demands. including a pledge not to accept Ukraine as a member of NATO Russia was forced to retaliate.
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