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@FT’s chief correspondent in Kyiv. 15+ years reporting across Ukraine. Author of THE WAR CAME TO US, published @BloomsburyBooks: https://t.co/Vfr0Qg7iIt

Feb 15, 2022, 9 tweets

New batch of @Maxar satellite 📸 show Russia's continuing buildup in the past 48 hours. Increased military activity in Belarus, Crimea, and western Russia. This is Rechitsa, Belarus, showing Russian troops, equipment, and departures.

Image from Machulishchy airfield in Belarus shows Mi-26 Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopters.
📸 @Maxar

These images show troop transport and ground attack helicopters near Lake Donuzlav, in Russia-occupied Crimea. 📸 @Maxar

Yelnya, Russia, Jan. 19 vs. Feb. 13. Shows Russian battle tactical group presence and departure. 📸 @Maxar

Yelyna, Russia, Jan. 19 vs. Feb. 13. Shows Russian troop tents and housing area. Third image from Feb. 13 shows self-propelled artillery and armor on flatbed train In Yelnya. 📸 @Maxar

Battle tactical group in Pogonovo, Russia. Jan. 26 vs. Feb. 13, when combat equipment departed. 📸 @Maxar

Russian garrison and battle groups formation in Soloti, Russia. Jan. 12 vs. Feb. 13. With closer views from Feb. 13. 📸 @Maxar

New Russian helicopter unit and troops in Belgorod, Russia. Feb. 13. 📸 @Maxar

New Sukhoi Su-34 fighter jet deployment at Primorsko-Akhtarsk Air Base, Russia. Feb. 13. 📸 @Maxar

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