Canada to send money, radar satellite images to Ukraine

The Associated Press Posted: Feb 14, 2015 5:51 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 14, 2015 5:51 AM ET

Ukraine fighting resumes as ceasefire set to start Sunday 2:02

Ukraine fighting resumes as ceasefire set to start Sunday 2:02

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Officials in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol say an array of artillery attacks hit areas near the city during the morning, as the deadline for a cease-fire creeps closer.

The city’s press service reported a half-dozen rocket and mortar attacks on outlying areas Saturday morning. There was no immediate information on casualties.

Mariupol is on the Azov Sea and concerns are strong that Russian-backed separatists aim to seize it as a step toward establishing a corridor between mainland Russia and the Crimean Peninsula that Russia annexed 11 months ago.

Financial aid package from Canada

Under an agreement reached this week, rebels and Ukrainian forces are to observe a cease-fire beginning at midnight local time.

Defence Minister Jason Kenney also told the CBC’s Evan Solomon earlier this week that while nothing has been decided, Canada is “open” to helping train Ukrainian troops. (CBC)

In a bid to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russian-backed separatists, Canadian Defence Minister Jason Kenney told CBC Radio’s The House that the Canadian government will be sending financial aid as well as radar satellite images 

“I can’t give you a precise date but when Prime Minister Harper visited Ukraine… (he) confirmed Canada would provide financial assistance,” Kenney said in the interview. “We are hoping to continue to do so.” 

You can hear more of Kenney’s interview on Ukraine, Iraq and the upcoming federal budget on The House, airing 9 a.m. (9:30 a.m. NT) Saturday on CBC Radio and online.

With files from CBC News

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