“Unidentified gunmen” — a.k.a. Russian soldiers — surrounded the Ukrainian military base at the Perevalne village in Crimea on Sunday morning. Ukraine troops are refusing to stand down.
Journalists on scene are sharing background and photos of the tense scene.
Surrounded #ukraine troops at Perevalne look young, frightened, hopelessly ill-equipped vs Russians. #crimea pic.twitter.com/DVuNoHvX4j
— James Mates (@jamesmatesitv) March 2, 2014
Location of the army base in Perevalne where standoff is taking place https://t.co/5tfpMW7Sjb
— Gavin Sheridan (@gavinsblog) March 2, 2014
Extraordinary standoff at Ukrainian mil base at Perevalne. Russian troops demanding they lay down weapons. Uk. soldiers defiant,manning gate
— Bill Neely (@BillNeelyNBC) March 2, 2014
At Perevalne outside Simferopol. Hundreds of russian troops surrounding Ukrainian base. Ukrainians driven tank to gates. Standoff.
— Shaun Walker (@shaunwalker7) March 2, 2014
Troops in Perevalne base say they understand units surrounding them are Russian special forces base with Black Sea Fleet. #ukraine #crimea
— James Mates (@jamesmatesitv) March 2, 2014
Civilians from both sides are also there.
https://twitter.com/NewsBalkan/status/440103395316498432
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ロシア軍への明け渡しを抵抗するウクライナの基地。Perevalneと思われる。 pic.twitter.com/wJF2ys4qaS
— ???素敵なńệẗẗö ṩäÿöḳü??? (@Agnakagos) March 2, 2014
This the 1st confrontation between Russian and Uk troops. No shots fired. Yet. But Ukrainian base would be overwhelmed in fight. #Crimea
— Bill Neely (@BillNeelyNBC) March 2, 2014
Won't end well MT @BillNeelyNBC Standoff at Ukrainian mil base at Perevalne. Russian troops demand lay down weapons. Uk. soldiers defiant
— Steve Penstone (@Steve_Penstone) March 2, 2014
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