A military chaplain blesses Ukrainian soldiers in the east of the country Sunday.

Amid ongoing tension with pro-Russian separatists, the chaplain delivers a message of peace.

(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) CHAPLAIN BOHDAN KOSTYUK, SAYING:

"When a person is in the area of military actions, their mind operates in a different way, they can be emotional, aggressive. My goal as a priest is to help ease the anger and negative emotions."

A ceasefire, in place since September 5, is broadly holding -- in a conflict that has killed more than 3,000 people.

But there have been sporadic violations.

An airport in Luhansk lies in ruin after fighting broke out in early September.

A rebel battalion commander predicts it's only a matter of time before it happens again.

(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) BATALLION COMMANDER, YAKUT, SAYING:

"I think the ceasefire will be over soon. We are waiting for the Ukrainian army...They always attack first. Always first, always unex