WP: Russia 70% completed preparations for “invasion” of Ukraine – Politics – St. Petersburg News
Russia pointed out that it had pulled to the border with Ukraine 70% of the troops needed to start the “invasion”. This was reported on February 6 by the American newspaper The Washington Post.
Sources of the publication, citing intelligence data of the sample, that for the “attack” of the Russian Federation “83 tactical groups of Russian battalions, about 750 people were identified in each.” It is noted that two weeks ago the group was 60.
“This is more than two weeks ago (60 groups) and is about 70% of what Russian President Vladimir Putin needs if he maximizes the syringe,” writes WP.
At the same time, according to the newspaper, “strong forces continue to arrive at the border, including units for the construction of bridges.” Edition Reuters clarifies that 14 more tactical groups were found on the way.
In total, according to media reports, Russia pulled to the border with Ukraine from 100 to 130 thousand people. Also, the Russian Federation “has from 20 to 30 warships in the Black Sea and can make amphibious assaults as part of a trip.”
One of the American officials in a conversation with Reuters predicts great sacrifices in the event of a Russian “invasion” in Ukraine. According to him, the Ukrainian army is losing between 5,000 and 25,000 servicemen, while the Russian army is losing between 3,000 and 10,000. Losses among the population, according to the US, range from 25,000 to 50,000 people. Refugees as a result of the humanitarian crisis, according to the media, will be about five million people.
“All the turmoil is that the people of Ukraine will not accept the established Russian puppet government and will form a strong resistance movement, both popular and military,” says WP.
On the night of February 5, Bloomberg published an article in its news feed with the headline “Russia has invaded Ukraine.” The news lasted for about half an hour. The agency later removed the title, explaining that it was a “just in case” draft and his published money.
The Kremlin said that this situation indicates the danger of aggressive statements by the United States and the capitals of the West.
On the same day, the German tabloid Bild published an article about the presence of Russia’s plans for joining Ukraine. The publication describes a scenario with a “puppet definition”, the siege of cities and residences for those who disagree.