Monday, March 24, 2014

Ukraine's Defiant Colonel Who Became The Face Of Resistance To Russia's Occupation In Crimea Is Reported Missing

Photo: Missing: Colonel Yuliy Mamchur was driven away by pro-Russian forces following an attack on Belbek Air Force base, near Sevastopol, on Saturday evening

What Has Happened To Ukraine's Colonel Nyet? Defiant Fighter Pilot Missing Since Russians Took Him In For A 'Meeting’ -- Daily Mail

* Colonel Yuli Mamchur's base stormed by pro-Russian forces on Saturday
* Armoured personnel carriers smashed through the Crimea facility's walls
* Fighter pilot was last seen being driven away for 'meeting' with officers
* He was reportedly later released, but has not contacted wife nor colleagues
* Wife, Larisa, said she was 'worried' about welfare and safety of husband
* Col Mamchur has become the face of Ukraine's defiance in recent weeks
* His regiment, near Sevastopol, dared say 'no' to Moscow's military might

A Ukrainian fighter pilot whose base in Crimea was stormed by pro-Russian forces is still missing - two days after he was taken for a 'meeting' with officers.

Colonel Yuli Mamchur was driven away by the forces following the attack on Belbek Air Force base, near Sevastopol, on Saturday evening.

He was reportedly later released - but has not yet contacted his wife nor colleagues, while his mobile remains switched off.

His wife, Larisa, said yesterday she was 'worried' about the welfare of her air force commander husband, who has become the face of Ukraine' defiance after refusing to succumb to the military might of Moscow.

Read more ....

Update #1:Ukraine crisis: Fears grow for the missing Colonel Yuli Mamchur who stood up to the Russian invaders -- The Independent
Update #2: Three senior Ukrainian officers missing, believed held by Russians -- L.A. Times

My Comment: Reading stories like this one is what worries me the most. For the past two weeks I have been reading many "unconfirmed reports" of Ukrainians being reported missing in Russian dominated regions of the country, and Russians being reported missing in the Ukrainian dominated parts of Ukraine. If foul play is the reason why .... expect tensions in Ukraine to raise significantly as (I am sure) extremists will be calling for revenge.

2 comments:

James said...

They've been winning the PR war easily, hurting this guy would be very damaging.

War News Updates Editor said...

I completely agree James. But the situation is extremely volatile now. The extremists are taking over.