"The Ukrainian Defense Ministry immediately denied the report, which was also circulated by other Russian media, calling it “a provocation.”"

well, yeah, they'd do that, wouldn't they? this is the best russian strategy. i wouldn't be surprised to find out it's true.

who knows, though?

http://rt.com/news/ukraine-military-russia-resign-437/
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20140302/188021252/Ukrainian-Troops-in-Crimea-Side-with-Pro-Russia-Forces.html