Tensions persist in Crimea as Ukrainian troops challenge Russians

Ukraine’s besieged troops in Crimea have weathered another day surrounded by Russian backed forces.<br /><br />Confrontation appears a constant with both sides unwavering and refusing to surrender.<br /><br />At a Ukrainian army base in Feodosiya, around 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Sevastopol, came another example of the fluidity of the situation on the ground.<br /><br />Troops inside the surrounded garrison were seen detaining two men they accused of being Russian saboteurs.<br /><br />Ukrainian troops face another foe with food, water and supply shortages.<br /><br />Under the direction of Colonel Yuli Mamchur, commander of Ukraine’s 204th tactical<br />aviation brigade, hundreds of soldiers marched unarmed to retake an overrun airstrip. Their approach was met with warning shots, from a man loyal to Moscow, but it didn’t halt their advance. After tense negotiations Mamchur and his men left the airbase without further confrontation.<br /><br />Russia continues to deny its armed forces are operating in the area.