Photo story: Attempt to visit Crimea aborted at Armyansk crossing

The civilian and military personnel sent to Crimea by OSCE participating States, at the invitation of Ukraine, attempted to enter the Crimea region at the Armyansk crossing point on 6 March 2014.

52 military and civilian personnel from 28 OSCE participating States currently form (16:30, 7 March) the contingent of military visitors, sent by OSCE participating States at the request of Ukraine, to dispel concerns about unusual military activities.

The personnel attempted to enter the Crimea region at the Armyansk crossing point on 6 March 2014. Two checkpoints have been set up, one by Ukrainian forces, and a second by unidentified military personnel.