Donetsk, Dec 23 – DAN. Ukrainian armed forces continue massive shelling of Debaltsevo area, said acting deputy town administration head.

"In the night Kiev forces opened fire on Debaltsevo area, the shelling continues, the situation on Debaltsevo outskirts remains tense," Alexander Reingold said.

According to a military source, Ukrainian forces fired 150 152mm and 122mm artillery rounds and 82mm and 120 mm mortar rounds over the last 24 hours, targeting Debaltsevo sector.*ot