Ukraine military official: Ceasefire being observed "in general"; Rebels still conducting shelling attacks, but they are infrequent and not widespread - financial press
- Military spokesperson Stelmach: "As of the morning of February 15, there have been ten shelling attacks on our positions by rebels - mainly in the area of Debaltseve."
- Pro-Russian separatist commander Basurin: Rebels can fire on Ukraine military forces in Debaltseve because it is "our territory" despite the ceasefire.
- White House statement: "President Obama spoke with Ukrainian President Poroshenko today to express his sympathy for the mounting toll of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and his deep concern about the ongoing violence, particularly in and around Debaltseve."
- Poroshenko: "Unfortunately, the peace process is threatened, the rebels will use Debaltseve to undermine the ceasefire."