Live view of Maidan square in Kiev as Ukrainian government forces have fired mortar shells at four locations within rebel-held territory, Russia-backed separatist groups said.
The claim has been denied by Ukrainian officials, who said Russia fired upon their positions using prohibited weapons – adding that Ukraine did not retaliate.
These are the first reports of heavy munitions being used in the conflict for more than a month amid high tensions between Russia and Western-backed Ukraine.
US officials have warned that Russia could be looking for a “pretext” to invade Ukraine “at any moment”.
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