DHAKA: Lorries from a Russian aid convoy streamed into Ukraine without permission, after Russia accused Ukraine of unreasonable obstruction.

Russia's foreign ministry said Ukraine had held up the convoy in order to pursue war against rebels in Luhansk, where the aid is destined.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was "not part of that convoy in any way".

A Ukraine official said responsibility for the convoy rested on the Russians.

Reports suggest the lorries are being escorted by rebel fighters.

"Our humanitarian aid convoy is starting to move towards Luhansk," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement (in Russian).

It warned Ukraine not to take any action against the convoy without specifying the consequences.

Source: BBC

BDST: 2150 HRS, AUG 22, 2014