Day-long shelling in Bakhmut, 'pointless' Putin ceasefire

Bakhmut is one of the areas of Ukraine where Russian forces are fighting against Ukrainian troops. Before the start of the war, about 70 thousand people lived in this city. Most of the city's residents fled for their lives after the conflict began. The few who did not leave the city are now in danger of perishing. Volunteers risk their lives and try to help them.

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"Dear God, our city looked so beautiful," said Olha, a 75-year-old woman from Bakhmu. Amidst the ravages of war, Olha Niu walked alone on a deserted street with shopping bags in her new clothes, lipstick on her lips to celebrate an Orthodox Christmas.

He also told Reuters, roses were blooming everywhere in the city, more flowers. It was a very clean city. Everything was arranged.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 36-hour ceasefire in the Ukraine war last Thursday on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas. Which is scheduled to be completed by 12pm Russian time from Friday noon to Saturday non-stop. Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Jesus Christ's birthday or Christmas on January 6 and 7.

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Moscow said its troops in Ukraine would observe a 36-hour ceasefire announced by President Putin on Saturday. Although Ukraine has previously rejected a cease-fire offer, it will not enter into any form of cease-fire with a Russian military presence on its territory.

Regarding the shelling in Bakhmu on Saturday, Moscow said, "Russian forces are only firing in response to Ukrainian forces firing at them." Reuters could not independently confirm who was shelling Bakhmu.