FLAMES IN CRIMEA*
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Ukraine (Red) Defend*
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___Russia Assault*
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Date: June 23, 1998*
Location: Ukraine*
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In an effort to secure the naval base at Sevastopol, the Russians launched an amphibious assault near the Alma River. Their goal was to secure the highway bridge for the follow-up waves of troops coming ashore. Caught off guard, the Ukrainian Army quickly sent whatever they have on hand to delay the Russians.
