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Satellite Photos Show Bolstering Of Russian Forces And Supplies Around Ukraine Amid Fears Of Full-Scale Invasion

Satellite photos appear to show that Russia has again bolstered its military forces massed around Ukraine's borders amid fears that a full-scale invasion could be unleashed.

According to Maxar Technologies, its images from February 21-22 reveal that additional Russian logistical support units and supplies have been moved into the region and there is increased activity in southern Belarus, as well as at multiple sites in western Russia near the Ukrainian border.
A field hospital and troop deployment in western Belgorod, Russia, on February 21. Maxar says Russia has added troops and equipment in rural areas southwest of Belgorod, less than 20 kilometers northwest of the border with Ukraine.  
1 A field hospital and troop deployment in western Belgorod, Russia, on February 21. Maxar says Russia has added troops and equipment in rural areas southwest of Belgorod, less than 20 kilometers northwest of the border with Ukraine.
 
A closer view on February 21 of a new field hospital that has been added to a military garrison on the western outskirts of Belgorod.
2 A closer view on February 21 of a new field hospital that has been added to a military garrison on the western outskirts of Belgorod.
A new deployment in a clearing southwest of Belgorod, Russia, on February 21.
3 A new deployment in a clearing southwest of Belgorod, Russia, on February 21.
Armored vehicles at a rail yard in Veselaya Lopan, southwest of Belgorod, on February 21.
4 Armored vehicles at a rail yard in Veselaya Lopan, southwest of Belgorod, on February 21.
Fresh supplies and additional troops in Krasnyy Oktyabr, a rural area southwest of Belgorod, on February 21.
5 Fresh supplies and additional troops in Krasnyy Oktyabr, a rural area southwest of Belgorod, on February 21.
A new deployment in Pochep, western Russia, on February 22. Maxar says that equipment used for transporting tanks, artillery, and heavy equipment can be seen on the western outskirts of Klintsy, approximately 40 kilometers east of the border with Ukraine.
6 A new deployment in Pochep, western Russia, on February 22. Maxar says that equipment used for transporting tanks, artillery, and heavy equipment can be seen on the western outskirts of Klintsy, approximately 40 kilometers east of the border with Ukraine.
Troop tents and housing in Pochep on February 22. Maxar notes that a large area is being cleared for additional deployments near the town. Tents and dozens of military vehicles are already present.
7 Troop tents and housing in Pochep on February 22. Maxar notes that a large area is being cleared for additional deployments near the town. Tents and dozens of military vehicles are already present.
Cleared land and deployed forces in Pochep on February 22.
8 Cleared land and deployed forces in Pochep on February 22.
Heavy equipment transporters on the western outskirts of Klintsy, Russia, approximately 40 kilometers east of the border with Ukraine, on February 22.   
9 Heavy equipment transporters on the western outskirts of Klintsy, Russia, approximately 40 kilometers east of the border with Ukraine, on February 22. 
 
A new deployment consisting of more than 100 vehicles and dozens of troop shelters on February 22 at a small airfield near Mozyr in southern Belarus, less than 40 kilometers north of the border with Ukraine.
10 A new deployment consisting of more than 100 vehicles and dozens of troop shelters on February 22 at a small airfield near Mozyr in southern Belarus, less than 40 kilometers north of the border with Ukraine.
Vehicles assembled at the airfield near Mazyr on February 22.
11 Vehicles assembled at the airfield near Mazyr on February 22.
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