Quote Originally Posted by Eric C. View Post
I think in the areas near Mariupol etc. the locals just don't care enough - the "rebels" are armed after all, and standing up to them requires certain kind of involvement, which they aren't ready for and don't care for. But that may change as the "rebels" kill more and more civilians. On the other hand, should those "rebels" show up their faces anywhere near Lviv, that would be the last thing they've done in history.
You will be surprised but most locals blame Ukrainian army who is shelling their houses. At least according to my neighbour whose parents live in Mariupol (she talked to them via Skype just yesterday).