The official Russian rhetoric that Ukraine is allegedly aggravating the situation in Donbas is not only misleading but also contributes to the escalation of tension in the region, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said.
“We urge both sides in Donbas conflict to abide by the terms of the ceasefire agreement, but let us be clear – the Russia-led side has repeatedly deployed howitzer artillery and drones against Ukrainian forces, in direct violation of the enhanced measures agreed last year, and recently killed a Ukrainian soldier. Official Russian rhetoric suggesting Ukraine is aggravating the situation is not only misleading, it serves to escalate tensions,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement released on Facebook on Oct. 29.
As reported, on Oct. 26, the Armed Forces of Ukraine first used the Bayraktar combat reconnaissance and strike unmanned system in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) in Donbas on the orders of Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant-General Valeriy Zaluzhny. In this regard, the Foreign Ministries of Germany and France expressed concern.
