Operation in Crimea was unique in many ways. 1. Big amount of troops already presented in Crimea as protection of military base. As result it was not even necessary to move some forces except to use army units more suitable and prepared for task (like special forces instead marines). 2. Ukrainian government was paralyzed because revolution and army was demoralized. 3. Locals was mostly friendly and loyal to Putin's troops. As result it was rather political trick than military operation and reproduction of something like this is too unlikely.
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Date: 31/5/16 21:22 (UTC)1. Big amount of troops already presented in Crimea as protection of military base. As result it was not even necessary to move some forces except to use army units more suitable and prepared for task (like special forces instead marines).
2. Ukrainian government was paralyzed because revolution and army was demoralized.
3. Locals was mostly friendly and loyal to Putin's troops.
As result it was rather political trick than military operation and reproduction of something like this is too unlikely.