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Beginning of disengagement at Zolote disengagement area
KYIV 29 October 2019
This report is for the media and the general public.
Shortly after 12:00 (Eastern European Time) on 29 October, the SMM observed the beginning of the disengagement process at the Zolote disengagement area. SMM patrols positioned both on the northern and southern edge of the area saw the launch of flares by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the armed formations, signaling both sides’ readiness to disengage.
Subsequently, the SMM saw Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and members of the armed formations exiting the disengagement area, together with their weapons.
The Mission will continue to monitor and verify the disengagement process.
Additional information can be found in the SMM Daily Reports.