Ukraine Rehearses Repelling Tank Attack Near Russian-Annexed Crimea

Ukraine Rehearses Repelling Tank Attack Near Russian-Annexed Crimea
Tanks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are seen during drills at an unknown location near the border of Russian-annexed Crimea, on April 14, 2021. Press Service General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine/Handout via Reuters
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KYIV—Ukraine’s armed forces rehearsed repelling a tank and infantry attack near the border of Russian-annexed Crimea on Wednesday, the Ukrainian military said in a statement.

The drills came a day after U.S. President Joe Biden phoned Russian President Vladimir to discuss a build-up of Russian troops near eastern Ukraine and in Crimea, among other U.S. concerns.