Russia-Ukraine: Pentagon calls reported shelling of village 'troubling'
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addressed reports of Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels accusing each other of violating a cease-fire after a shelling incident Thursday, stating that the U.S. is monitoring the situation.
"We've seen the reports of the shelling … and they're certainly troubling. We're still gathering the details, but we've said for some time that the Russians might do something like this in order to justify a military conflict, so we'll be watching this very closely," Austin said.
Austin also addressed Russia's claim that they are pulling troops back from the Ukrainian border, stating not only is this false, but that the Kremlin is continuing to take measures that indicate they are preparing for offensive action against the neighboring country.