Am picking up may be moving fighters out of Syria to Ukraine as well as Chechnians, who have been coming into Ukraine already.. Neighbor states sending people to support anti-Kiev people.
What a mess this is...
The Local Commander in Slovyansk is apparently a well-known Chechnya and Afghanistan Vet, and former Spetnaz Officer.
Given the situation, it wouldn’t be surprising if former vets came to support him. It is just a days drive for many, if they can get across the border, and it’s pretty much wide open.
THIS is what the pro-Kiev crowd should really be afraid of. A standard for the Pro-Russians to rally to. After Odessa, there are a LOT of p****d off Russians.