After the Russian attack on Ukrainian vessels near the Azov Sea on November 25, Ukraine introduced martial law in ten oblasts of the country. Russia’s actions were condemned by the international community. Still, Russia tries to score points by using the Ukrainian sailors it has taken captive for propaganda purposes.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
EuroMaidan press: Russia takes 24 prisoners after attacking Ukrainian ships in Azov
Seized Ukrainian military vessels are seen in a port of Kerch, Crimea, on November 26, 2018. - Kyiv and Moscow faced their worst crisis in years on November 26, 2018 as Ukraine and its Western allies demanded the release of three ships fired on and seized by Russia near Crimea. Russian forces boarded and captured the ships on Nov. 25, with Moscow accusing the vessels of illegally entering Russian waters off the coast of Crimea in the Sea of Azov.
