A few hours ago Russian twitter users started reporting that Russian defense department has published the article and photos of the Russian chief of defense arriving to Crimea and awarding soldiers and local officials with one new award. The medal was called “For getting back the Crimea”. The photos depicted the Russian chief of defense awarding something to the people in camouflage. Some camouflaged people had an insignia “BERKUT” which is the name of Ukrainian special forces unit which became more known after the clashes in Kiev back this winter.
Also a photo of the award itself reportedly was published. That particular medal on the photo was in the name of Aksenov, the current leader of Crimea, who declared the Crimea independent. His personal numbered award had a number of 136, so people supposed that at least a hundred more of the same medals were awarded.
Later, people started to report that this article was removed from the official defense department website. The photos still could be opened if you knew their direct web address, however after some more time you could not open the photos as well.
Other news sources report that Russian chief of defense is in Crimea “and inspecting units of Russian army and meeting with Crimea officials”.
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