OSCE SMM records fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region, more in Luhansk region

“In Luhansk region, the SMM recorded more ceasefire violations, including more explosions (about 60), compared with the previous reporting period (about 20 explosions),” reads the report.

It notes “small-arms fire was assessed as aimed at an SMM mini-unmanned aerial vehicle flying over areas near non-government-controlled Almazna, Luhansk region”.

In addition, members of the armed formations continued to deny the Mission passage at checkpoints along official crossing routes in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The OSCE SMM stated it continued monitoring the disengagement areas near Stanytsia Luhanska, Zolote and Petrivske.

“The SMM monitored and facilitated adherence to localised ceasefires to enable the operation of and repairs to critical civilian infrastructure, including to water pipelines and power lines in non-government-controlled areas of Luhansk region,” reads the report.

In its report, the Mission stated “it continued following up on the situation of civilians amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including at entry-exit checkpoints and their corresponding checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions”.

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