Washington: The U.S. says 50 percent of Russia’s troops on the Ukraine border are ready for an attack. Russia has deployed 1,50,000 troops. U.S. officials have warned that troops could be deployed in strategic locations within 48 hours.
Russia has deployed 125 battalions along the Ukraine border. There are usually 60 battalions. In early February it was increased to 80 battalions. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said there is a good chance this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch an attack. He said that they had completed all the necessary preparations for the invasion.
The shelling of Ukrainian troops from the rebel-held Donbass region in eastern Ukraine continued for a second day. Ukraine has blamed Russia for the attack. Observers said more than 700 explosions were heard in the area yesterday. It is estimated to be the heaviest shelling from rebel areas since the 2015 ceasefire.
The United States and Western nations have blamed Russia’s pre-war indirect war. The US and NATO have denied Russia’s claim that it has begun withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Poland to assess the situation. He promised all possible assistance to Poland, which is preparing to receive refugees from Ukraine in the event of war.
English Summary: 50% Russian Forces In Attack Position