Donetsk, Apr 20 – DAN. DPR has reported a possible artillery shelling by the Ukrainian army on the eve of the Contact Group meeting, DPR People's Militia said.

"In order to blame DPR People's Militia for violating the ceasefire violations during the meeting of the Contact Group, Ukrainian command prepares a provocation involving a group of the 74th  center of information-psychological operations under command of Major Kavinets."

According to the available information, Kiev forces plan to use 122 mm howitzers to "create a nice visual" to be broadcasted by France Press, NewsOne, 1+1 and 24-Channel.

"The number of shelling incidents might rise," DPR People's Militia said.

The Contact Group and its subgroups are holding meetings on April 20-22.*ot