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Shots fired as Russian troops storm Ukrainian base in Crimea

2014-03-22 786 Dailymotion

Armored vehicles and visible anxiety... as Russian troops storm a Ukrainian airbase in Crimea.<br/> <br />One vehicle rams against the gate, attempting to force its way in.<br/> <br />The footage comes to an abrupt halt - as a man in a military uniform dismantles a Ukrainian military camera used to film the scene. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire.<br/> <br />A Ukrainian serviceman was reportedly injured in the takeover. And the base commander was detained for talks.<br/> <br />The Belbek airbase was one of the last military facilities in Crimea still under Ukrainian control.<br/> <br />But on Saturday, Ukrainian soldiers sang the national anthem for the last time.<br/> <br />For Russia's supporters, however, it's a welcome change<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: People chanting:<br/> <br />"Russia! Russia!"<br/> <br />Kiev insists that Crimea's bases are still formally under Ukrainian control although most are now occupied by Russian troops and fly the Russian flag.

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