The Kremlin is planning an offensive in Ukraine involving 175,000 troops

 

US intelligence has learned that the Kremlin is planning an offensive against Ukraine on many fronts. As early as next year, Russia could throw 175,000 troops into battle, according to The Washington Post, which claims to have a US intelligence document that includes satellite images. They show that Russian troops are concentrated in four places.

  Russia's plans call for a military offensive against Ukraine in early 2022 with a scale of forces doubled that we saw last spring during Russia's surprise exercises near the border with Ukraine ... The plans include a large-scale movement of 100 battalions tactical groups of about 175,000 people, as well as armored vehicles, artillery and equipment, "the statement said.

  It is noted that on the American map available to the publication the number of Russian servicemen is 70 thousand, but their accumulation is expected to reach 175 thousand, and the broad movement of battalion tactical groups to and from the border is described "to conceal intentions and create of uncertainty "

According to the document, 50 combat tactical groups are currently stationed there, as well as "newcomer" tanks and artillery.

  The intelligence document also suggests that Russian forces may leave equipment at training sites to launch a rapid attack on Ukraine.