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Ukraine soldiers check IDs at checkpoint

(3 Mar 2015) Ukrainian soldiers manned a checkpoint in Kurakhove on Tuesday as residents who live in rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine made their way to government-controlled territories. Kurakhove stands less than five kilometres (three miles) from the nearest rebel checkpoint and serves as the gateway from the rebel stronghold of Donetsk to government-controlled territory. Residents hope to receive social benefits and apply for permanent permission to cross the de-facto border following new travel permits introduced by Kiev for people living in rebel-controlled territories. The permit system requires residents who want to cross between rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine and government-controlled areas to apply for a special pass, which can only be applied for in Ukrainian-held territory. "This is first of all for the safety of the citizens who live in the territory. It is also to prevent the passage of saboteurs or certain citizens who can send information to illegal armed groups about the actions of our soldiers or about the general situation in Ukraine," a Ukrainian military spokesman said. Aid organisations have criticised the measure, saying it will further hamper the movement of humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...