Ukraine's military says it cannot begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontlines in the country's east in accordance with a cease-fire deal because pro-Russian rebels are still carrying out attacks.
Ukraine: Rebel Attacks Halt Weapons Pullback
![Pro-Russia separatists walk after inspecting a destroyed Ukrainian army tanks for functional weapons and ammunition near the village of Lohvynove, outside Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 22, 2015.](https://gdb.voanews.com/19aed61c-c1a5-4a8a-ac10-adc8a78c6034_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Pro-Russia separatists walk after inspecting a destroyed Ukrainian army tanks for functional weapons and ammunition near the village of Lohvynove, outside Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 22, 2015.
![Ukrainian troops ride on armored vehicles near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.](https://gdb.voanews.com/ac669d4d-4edd-4d42-921c-ce0080adc7f0_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Ukrainian troops ride on armored vehicles near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.
![A Ukrainian soldier rides a self-propelled artillery piece near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.](https://gdb.voanews.com/1265086b-63e5-4a97-85d3-474dcd20a9d5_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A Ukrainian soldier rides a self-propelled artillery piece near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.
![A Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher is transported towards near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.](https://gdb.voanews.com/b1f77c4b-8464-48b3-a68d-7827aa2504c7_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher is transported towards near Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2015.