Friday, February 28, 2014

Ukraine: This Island Crimea

Wow!

Even more wild developments.

The Russian troops which held the airport then spread out.  The Russians have flown in Spetznaz (2000 worth) from Sochi.  

Last heard the "36th brigade" of the Ukrainian military had Russian troops show up and attempt to disarm them.  I think this is the Ukrainian Marines based in Feodosia.  They regularly trained with the USMC, but they're very, very small.  3 to 4 companies.  They may be the only military force on the ground in Crimea right now on the Ukrainian side.

The Russian UN ambassador claims the troops movements are legal citing the Black Sea Fleet basing accord signed by Ukraine and Russia.

The Russians have also said the Yatsenyuk et al government is illegitimate. 

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