Satellite images show build-up of Russian forces near Ukraine
A closer view of military troop tents and armoured vehicles in Yevpatoria, Crimea, February 1. Courtesy ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A view of missiles at the Osipovichi training ground, near Mogilev, Belarus, January 30. Courtesy of ©2022 Maxar Technologies
An overview of military deployments in Novoozernoye, Crimea, February 1. Courtesy of Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies
An overview of troops at the Lesnovsky training area, near Baranovichi, Belarus, January 29. Courtesy of Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies
Russian battle groups and vehicles parked in Yelnya, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Russian battle group deployments and artillery support equipment at Pogonovo training area near Voronezh, Russia January 16. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Armoured personnel carriers and trucks at Klimovo storage facility in Klimovo, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Tents and housing for Russian troops in Yelnya, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows equipment deployed to Klimovo storage facility in Klimovo, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A closer view of Russian tanks and artillery tents at Pogonovo training area near Voronezh, Russia, January 16. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows equipment deployed at Klimovo Railyard in Klimovo, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows Russian tanks and artillery support equipment parked in Yelnya, Russia, January 19. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows an overview of Russian deployments at Pogonovo training area near Voronezh, Russia, January 16. ©2022 Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A Russian battle group deployment in Kursk Training Area, Russia, December 21. ©2021 Maxar Technologies
A Russian battle group deployment in Opuk Training Area, Crimea, December 22. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
An overview of a Russian brigade-level unit in Bakhchysarai, Crimea, December 13. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
An overview of a Russian battle group training in Opuk Training Area, Crimea, December 22. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
An overview of a Russian battle group deployment in Opuk Training Area, Crimea, December 22. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Russian armored units training in Pogonovo Training Area near Voronezh, Russia, November 26. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A Russian battle group deployment in Pogonovo Training Area near Voronezh, Russia, December 21. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A Russian battle group deployment in Pogonovo Training Area near Voronezh, Russia, December 21. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Russian military deployments in Pogonovo Training Area near Voronezh, Russia, December 21. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
Russian military deployments in Novoozernoye, Crimea, October 18. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows an overview of Novoozernoye, Crimea, October 18. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows a battle group training area in Pogonovo, Russia, November 26. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows a battle group training area in Pogonovo, Russia, November 26. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
A satellite image shows a close view of Russian deployments, in Novoozerne, Crimea, October 18. Maxar Technologies/via REUTERS
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