1) Russian APC blocking the second checkpoint (Lazarevskaya St, 1) has left and was replaced by a KAMAZ. There are several Russian soldiers with wepaons and 2-3 representatives of Crimean “self-defense” near that KAMAZ.

2) Three Russian soldiers with machine guns and sniper rifle approached the first checkpoint (sailor Koshka bus stop). It is noteworthy that their firearms are without magazines. This action can be considered as an attempt of the psychological pressure. When asked by Ukrainian officers, “What are they doing here and what is the purpose of their arrival?” they replied that they had no idea. The tension of the situation has decreased a bit but the officers from the military unit report that it is possible that the assault will be performed in the morning. Our soldiers do not relax and ready for actions.

Translated by Vladimir Kolesnikov