Donetsk, Mar 6 - DAN. Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire three times over the past 24 hours, the DPR Operations Command reported on Tuesday.

“Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire three times using 82mm mortars and small arms,” the report said.

Three settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic came under fire. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

“A comprehensive, durable and indefinite ceasefire came into effect on March 5. The truce was brokered by the Contact Group in Minsk on March 2. However, new shelling and firing on civilians’ cars have already been reported since the agreement came into effect.*jk