A grab from Ukrainian TV shows Colonel Yuli Mamchor, commander of the Ukrainian military garrison, talking to his men in front of Russian forces. Source: AFP
Ukrainian Colonel Threatens To Fire On Russian Forces In Crimea -- L.A. Times
MOSCOW – A Ukrainian army colonel whose troops have been challenged by Russian marines for control of a Crimean air base threatened Thursday to open fire unless given new and formal instructions to hold off by his nation’s defense ministry, the UNIAN news agency reported.
“Being under constant pressure from Russian Federation army servicemen and local militia … we are acting on oral orders to hold on, not to give in to provocations and not to open fire,” Col. Yuly Mamchur said in a statement quoted by UNIAN news agency. “In case you don't provide corresponding decisions, we will be forced to act in accordance with Ukraine army statute, including opening fire.
“We have a clear understanding that we won't be able to resist the Russian troops prevailing in arms and preparedness,” he added, “but we are ready to fulfill our duty to the end.”
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Update: Pressure intensifies on Ukrainian soldiers in Crimea -- Financial Times
My Comment: I suspect that he a professional soldier .... so he will act accordingly. But if he opens fire on Russian soldiers .... I expect a bad ending for him, his soldiers, and for everyone else in Crimea, Ukraine, and Russia.
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If he is a professional (he looks it) he knows exactly what will happen.
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