Euronews: Russia says it has thwarted armed Ukrainian raids on Crimea By Euronews. Published Aug. 11, 2016 at 8:34 am Militants and servicemen block the road at the checkpoint between Ukraine and Crimea, in Chongar, on Sept. 20, 2015. Photo by AFP Russia says it has thwarted two attempts by armed Ukrainians to get into Crimea. Read the story here.