Aksenov: "Crimea is an impregnable fortress."
(Baonghean.vn) - On March 18, the head of the Crimean Peninsula, Sergei Aksenov, affirmed that Crimea is a fortress in terms of security, and citizens of the autonomous peninsula should not be afraid of any provocations from Ukraine.
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| Sergei Aksenov, the leader of the Crimean Peninsula. Photo: AP |
In an interview with TASS news agency, Aksenov stated: "There is no threat to Crimea. The security of the people of Crimea is fully guaranteed. The Russian Ministry of Defense has created a protective shield on the President's orders. Crimea has become an impregnable fortress, so everyone can sleep soundly."
According to Aksenov, there is currently a powerful military group equipped with state-of-the-art weapons on the Crimean Peninsula. These include ships of the Black Sea Fleet, modern complexes of air defense and anti-ship systems, and electronic warfare systems.
Aksenov emphasized: "There are currently more forces stationed in Crimea than in the entire territory of Ukraine." The head of the Crimean peninsula noted that, following the sabotage incursion in 2016, Crimea decided to strengthen its border defenses with technical measures.
Earlier, speaking at a session of the State Duma's (Lower House) Defense Committee, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the Russian military presence in Crimea had been reinforced and ensured the security of the autonomous peninsula.
