Ukrainian black berets under attack

(BRUSSELS2) Russian troops stormed in the early morning (4:20 am local time) the 1st detachment of the Feodosia marine rifle battalion based in Crimea, announced the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. The Russian assault forces landed with two Mi-8 helicopters, while two other Mi-24 helicopters (attack helicopters) brought " air support ».

Several wounded and several dozen "prisoners"

At 6 a.m., soldiers entered the base, their weapons in hand, accompanied by armored transport vehicles, BTR type, and dropping stun grenades ". " Several Ukrainian soldiers were injured during this attack “says the press release. While " 60-80 Ukrainian black berets were captured and taken into custody in the Feodosia naval base ».

Elements ... of the European battlegroup

Let us recall that certain units of the "black berets" form the auxiliary elements of the European battlegroup (Helbroc). We already knew that this was purely theoretical, not having the (financial) means to deploy far from European territory. This battlegroup is now partly non-operational, with some elements missing. The reflection on the "modularity" of these groupings is therefore becoming a reality today, under the pressure of events