Donetsk, Apr 26 – DAN. Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire nearly 57 times this week, said the head of the DPR People's Militia command press service Daniil Bezsonov.

"Over the week, 57 ceasefire violations were recorded; 18 townships came under fire."

Over this period, the enemy used 152 mm artillery,  82 mm and 120 mm caliber mortars.

Six houses and two vehicles were damaged.

"Photo and video evidence has been sent to international organizations and the Prosecutor General's Office," Bezsonov said.

A new recommitment to the ceasefire in Donbass has come into force on Friday, 1.01 a.m. GMT +3, after the security working group of the Contact Group had agreed to it on the previous day.

At 1.05 a.m. Kiev forces opened 120 mm mortar fire on Alexandrovka, western Donetsk.

Over the past 24 hours the enemy violated the ceasefire seven times firing 200-plus shells.*ot