Extensive military activity near the border with Ukraine, records the latest satellite images provided by the American space technology company Maxar, despite the recent Russian allegations of de-escalation and withdrawal.
Photographs taken in mid-February show that Ukraine remains under siege on three sides – on both its borders Russia as well as with Belarus – by Russian tanks and troops.
In accordance with BBC Of particular concern is the fact that the Russians have “set up” a hospital in the Osipovichi training area in northwestern Belarus.
While this could be part of any large-scale field exercise, it could also be an indication of expected battle losses from an impending conflict.
The BBC notes that Russia’s military presence of about 30,000 troops in Belarus, although of concern to both Ukraine and NATO, is part of a joint, scheduled exercise to be completed on 20 February. This means that after this date, Moscow’s real intentions will be revealed, depending on whether the Russian forces have remained on the spot or have left.
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