Where Russian troops are in Ukraine? Is an important question to ask as there has been an increase in the number of Ukrainian soldiers fighting alongside the Russian military. CNN and other news outlets have reported on the escalation. The US Department of State released daily press briefings on the crisis in Ukraine. In June, CNN reported that Russian troops are seizing the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, meeting more resistance than they were expecting.
On the other hand, a top US defense official analyzed the Russian military’s role in the region. The U.S. government’s assessment of Russian military presence in Ukraine came as a surprise, since the same official had earlier stated that the numbers were not up to date. Meanwhile, the media, which is largely biased, is reporting that the number of Ukrainian soldiers has increased.
In Russia, the 41st Combined Arms Army is moving south, to smaller bases near the border with Ukraine. Recent satellite images reveal new tents sprouting at military bases in western Russia. In the east, the snow on barracks has melted. The presence of the Russian national guard means that they are ready to support any occupation of Ukrainian territory. Despite their silence and dissipation, the numbers indicate that the Russian military is in a position to take the initiative.
A key question to ask is where the Russian forces are located. The conflict in Ukraine has enraged the European Union and Russia has responded by sending thousands of soldiers across the border. The armed forces of both countries have launched cross-border artillery shellings in eastern Ukraine. And as a consequence, it has made the Ukrainian military vulnerable. If Russia were to invade Ukraine, how many of these men would be involved?
In recent days, satellite images have also revealed that the Russians have withdrawn their special-ops forces from Ukraine and have sent them to Syria. The images also show camps along the border with Ukraine, which are likely related to joint exercises. The area around the Rechitsa region is less than 30 miles from the border. On the other hand, the satellite images suggest that the troops departed from this area and have moved on to an unknown location. The presence of the troops in Belarus has increased fears that Russia will try to use the Belarusian border to enter Ukraine. However, crossing this border would be extremely difficult if they had a clear view of the situation.
The Ukrainian government is trying to contain the Russian presence. As a result, the country’s Constitution prohibits the establishment of foreign military formations on its territory. Initially, the Constitution of Ukraine included a transitional provision that allowed the Russian military to retain the Crimea’s “existing military base.” This provision was removed in 2019 when Russia annexed Crimea and unilaterally retracted its basing treaty.
The U.S. Defense Department says that two-thirds of Russian forces are inside Ukraine. One-third of the force has not entered the country yet. During the worst fighting in 2015, Russia has only sent a few dozen battalions to Ukraine. By February 4th, it had 83 troops near the Ukrainian border. According to NATO officials, a large chunk of the force was deployed in Belarus.
Russia’s presence in Ukraine is disputed. While the US and UK say that they do not believe that the Russian military has committed any crimes against the Ukrainian people, the fact that Russian troops are in the country is a good reason to stop the fighting. It is time to make a clear decision about where they are. There are two ways to make this a reality. There is no way to avoid the conflict.
The latest reports about the Russian military presence in Ukraine are unclear. The security services have said that the 41st Combined Arms Army is moving south to smaller locations near the Ukrainian border. The NATO commander has said that this is not a good sign. In the end, the US Army is fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. This means that there are many unidentified units in the region. The number of these Russian soldiers is still increasing.