Video: Mystery APCs spotted in Ukraine’s Crimea puzzle locals

Seven armoured personnel carriers (APCs) were seen on Thursday in Ukraine’s southern region of Crimea, according to a local Ukrainian reporter.

The region has seen tense protests between nationalists and pro-Russian factions this week as lawmakers in the capital of Kiev try to form a new government.

The personnel carriers were parked near the village of Ukromnoye, two kilometres (over a mile) from Simferopol airport and about 10 kilometres (6 miles) from the city of Simferopol, the regional capital.

The APCs, without markings and with servicemen who had no insignia to identify their nationalities, were also seen driving around Ukromnoye.

The servicemen didn’t reply to any questions and the APCs turned around and headed in a direction away from Simferopol.

The military vehicles were seen on the same day that Russia sent fighter jets to patrol its border with Ukraine, reportedly gave shelter to Ukraine’s fugitive president and pro-Russian gunmen stormed local government offices in Crimea.

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