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Russian troops 'overrun Crimea's Feodosia naval base' | Russian troops 'overrun Crimea's Feodosia naval base' |
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Russian troops have seized control of a Crimean naval base at Feodosia, the third such attack in 48 hours, Ukrainian officials have told the BBC. | Russian troops have seized control of a Crimean naval base at Feodosia, the third such attack in 48 hours, Ukrainian officials have told the BBC. |
Defence spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov said the Russians attacked the base from two directions using armoured personnel carriers and stun grenades. | |
He said they rounded up the Ukrainians and tied the hands of their officers. | He said they rounded up the Ukrainians and tied the hands of their officers. |
Russia has taken over most of Ukraine's military bases in Crimea, tightening its grip on the peninsula. | Russia has taken over most of Ukraine's military bases in Crimea, tightening its grip on the peninsula. |
A soldier at the Feodosia base told Reuters news agency that shots had been fired and confirmed that the base had been taken over. | A soldier at the Feodosia base told Reuters news agency that shots had been fired and confirmed that the base had been taken over. |
The BBC's Mark Lowen in Crimea says that Russian troops are now in complete control and the Ukrainian soldiers have been taken away. | |
Feodosia was one of the last remaining bases under Kiev's control, but had been surrounded by Russian forces for some time, our correspondent in Crimea's capital Simferopol. | |
Two other military bases were stormed and seized on Friday. | |
Russian defence officials said earlier that the tricolour of Russia had been hoisted at 189 Ukrainian military units and facilities in Crimea. | |
In other developments: | In other developments: |
Russia annexed Crimea following a Moscow-backed referendum in the area on 16 March. | |
Moscow's move came after protesters overthrew pro-Kremlin President Viktor Yanukovych in February. | |
The Kremlin said it had acted to protect its "compatriots" in Crimea from "fascists" moving in from the mainland Ukraine. | |
The US and EU have responded with a series of sanctions targeting those individuals including senior officials that they accuse of involvement in Crimea's annexation. | |
Meanwhile there is still no confirmation of the whereabouts of Colonel Yuli Mamchur, the commander of Belbek base, which fell on Saturday. | |
He was taken by Russian forces reportedly to a military prison. The interim Ukrainian President has demanded his immediate release. | |
Are you in the region? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk adding 'Ukraine' in the subject and include your contact details. | Are you in the region? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk adding 'Ukraine' in the subject and include your contact details. |