Nearly half of Russian military families leave Crimea over combat fears

The Atesh guerrilla movement reports the information.

An agent with the Atesh movement within Yevpatoria's grouping of Russia's National Guard reported that the Russians anticipate a potential landing by Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the area. As a result, they are reinforcing defensive structures in and around the city.

"Additionally, it has been revealed that approximately half of the families of Russia's National Guard officers have left the peninsula, fearing potential combat operations in Yevpatoria," added Atesh.

• Russian troops are moving air defense systems and military equipment from Yevpatoria to reinforce protection of the Crimean Bridge.