Donetsk, Apr 20 - DAN. Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire 25 times over the past 24 hours, DPR Operations Command said.

“Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire 25 times firing at 10 DPR townships,” a DPR Operations Command representative said.

Ukrainian forces used mortars, infantry fighting vehicle cannons, anti-aircraft guns, grenade launchers and small arms. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

The Contact Group participants at a meeting in Minsk agreed a new ceasefire in Donbass, which came into effect from 10:00 a.m. on 13 April. Despite the truce, Ukrainian forces continue to shell DPR territory. *jk