A regiment of Russian marines has landed in Dzhankoy airport.

Russia is swiftly gathering offensive troops in Northern Crimea, claims Council for National Security and Defense of Ukraine.

“On November 24, five Russian military transport planes have deployed two battalion task groups of marines from 98th Guards Airborne Division of Russian Airborne Troops (based in Ivanovo) from Ivanovo Airport to Dzhankoy Airport,” says official statement.

Moreover, 97th Air Assault Regiment of 7th Guards Airborne Division from Novorossiysk has been deployed to Kalinivka, 3 kilometers from Dzhankoy.

“This way considerable offensive potential of Russian troops in occupied Crimea is further increased by the most trained and assault-ready units,” statement emphasizes.

On November 23, there have been reports that Russian troops in Crimea have been readied for combat.