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Originally Posted by worth
What kind of Ukrainian assets are in Crimea and can they afford to sacrifice them to get the military personnel out?
The Ukrainian forces should not engage Russian soldiers in Crimea. They need to withdraw and defend mainland Ukraine from invasion. If a shooting war starts in Crimea, Russia will have justification to invade the mainland.
I guess it would be nearly impossible to get these guys out anyway. Russia controls the land and sea ports, so no ships or aircraft out. Driving out is probably not going to work either, so I guess they are hooped.
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Don't forget, a lot of those Ukrainian soldiers stuck in Crimea also have family there. Even if they could withdraw, they'd be leaving their loved ones behind. I just can't see that happening.