DZHANKOY, Crimea — For the proud Ukrainian marines of Feodosia, the end of their service in Crimea was rushed and undignified. They left behind their uniforms, their weapons, their armored personnel carriers and even the Ukrainian flag that had flown from a pole next to the base headquarters.
Washington Post: Ukrainian marines leave their post, and flag, in Crimea
Barely half a day after the Feodosia base was taken over by Russian troops, several dozen of the bitter and dispirited marines were heading home to the Ukrainian mainland.
