Invasion happened during the Soviet era
Sad
>>>The report said the men with “Russian Navy ensigns” first surrounded the Simferopol Airport’s domestic flights terminal.<<<
Probably a provocation. Chechens were famous to dress in Russian uniform, ski masks and rob their own civilians to break “hearts and minds” effort on part of Russian military.
IMHO, direct military intervention make no sense on Russian side right now.
I just see no benefits for them to do it.