The 3rd of March 2014 - The Perekop is protected reliably
1. Special forces detachment "Berkut" ("Golden Eagle") blocked roads on the Crimean isthmus reliably.
2. Commander of "Berkut" thanks the locals for their support and assistance: "For few days we became national heroes. It is a rather unusual feeling for us. We don't think that we did any act of bravery. It is our usual work."
3. "Berkut" detachment stops cars with any weapons. "We don't want anyone to come here with weapons."
4. More than 300 men of Kuban army came to block stations near Armyansk town. "We are not indifferent about Ukraine. Many our relatives live here, so we came to defend and help our brothers -- Ukrainians."
5. Neighbor women cook for defenders who stand on the block stations: "I believe that we must stand by our people to the bitter end."
6. A warrior of people's Crimean local defence: "Our moms and dads, our women, our people! Thank you, people of Sevastopol! Thank you very much for your support! Thanks to you we have energy, courage, and we are ready for everything. Remember, we love you, and you are the best people in the world."