declared their own independent republics. clashes like these almost a daily occurrence. michael onhodbski is the chief of the central election commission. he is responsible for making sure it's fair and secure. he's adamant election areas already open in all areas of ukraine except crimea. >> how many will be open will not be available for voters to vote is absolutely unpredictable now. >> but some of them will be open? >> definitely. definitely. >> reporter: how are you going to physically get the ballots to those areas? >> let it be our secret. >> reporter: olexander leads one of the largest voting areas. >> translator: for us it is important that this election shows the world that it is open