{"id":78230,"date":"2022-02-02T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2022\/02\/02\/satellite-images-show-russian-troops-training-more-deployments-around-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:48:52","slug":"satellite-images-show-russian-troops-training-more-deployments-around-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/flashpoints\/2022\/02\/02\/satellite-images-show-russian-troops-training-more-deployments-around-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellite images show Russian troops training, more deployments around Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satellite images released to Military Times on Wednesday show additional Russian troop deployments surrounding Ukraine, including recent movement to Belarus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/18\/russia-moves-more-troops-westward-amid-ukraine-tensions\/\" target=\"_blank\">where Russia announced it would hold drills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maxar Technologies has collected images over the last several months to track Russian military deployments. Images released Wednesday show troops and equipment in additional areas in Crimea and also in Belarus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly every area photographed now has tents or shelters for personnel, suggesting an increased overall readiness level. A few of the images show artillery training in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9938\" height=\"5638\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3683\" data-id=\"3683\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 9938w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,436 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,581 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,871 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_overview-of-brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1162 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 9938px) 100vw, 9938px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview of Russian troop deployments at Brestsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 22, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8550\" height=\"5607\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3710\" data-id=\"3710\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8550w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,197 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,504 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,672 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1007 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_troops_tents-and-new-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1343 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8550px) 100vw, 8550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows troops, tents, and new deployments in Brestsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 22, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5225\" height=\"4150\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3721\" data-id=\"3721\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 5225w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,238 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,610 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,813 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1220 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03_additional-deployments_brestsky-training-ground_belarus_22jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1627 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5225px) 100vw, 5225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows additional deployments at Brestsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 22, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9869\" height=\"5657\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3734\" data-id=\"3734\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 9869w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,172 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,440 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,587 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,880 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_overview-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1174 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 9869px) 100vw, 9869px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows mobile short-range ballistic missile (SS26 Iskander) deployment at Osipovichi training area, Belarus, Jan. 30, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8888\" height=\"5638\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3755\" data-id=\"3755\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg 8888w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg?resize=300,190 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg?resize=768,487 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,650 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,974 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_closer-view-of-ss26-iskander-missile-deployment_osipovichi-training-area_belarus_30jan2022_wv3-panchromatic-hd-image.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1299 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8888px) 100vw, 8888px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows mobile short-range ballistic missile (SS26 Iskander) deployment at Osipovichi training area, Belarus, Jan. 30, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8176\" height=\"5413\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3778\" data-id=\"3778\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8176w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,508 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,678 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1017 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_overview-of-new-deployments_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1356 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8176px) 100vw, 8176px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An overview of new Russian deployments at Obuz-Lesnovsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 29, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8482\" height=\"5469\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3798\" data-id=\"3798\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8482w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,193 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,495 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,660 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,990 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_closer-view-of-troop-tents_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1321 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8482px) 100vw, 8482px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows troop tents at Obuz-Lesnovsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 29, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8344\" height=\"5594\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3821\" data-id=\"3821\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8344w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,515 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,687 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1030 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_closer-view-of-battle-groups_obuz-lesnovsky-training-area_baronovichi-belarus_29jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1373 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8344px) 100vw, 8344px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows battle groups at Obuz-Lesnovsky training area, Belarus, Jan. 29, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7182\" height=\"4875\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3843\" data-id=\"3843\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg 7182w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg?resize=300,204 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg?resize=768,521 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,695 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1043 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_overview-of-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_15sept2021_ge1.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1390 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7182px) 100vw, 7182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows Russian deployments at Novoozernoye, Crimea, Sept. 15, 2021 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8519\" height=\"5594\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3874\" data-id=\"3874\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8519w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,197 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,504 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,672 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1009 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_overview-of-troop-and-vehicle-deployments_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1345 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8519px) 100vw, 8519px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows additional Russian troop and vehicle deployments at Novoozernoye, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8675\" height=\"4913\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3905\" data-id=\"3905\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8675w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,435 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,580 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,870 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11_closer-view-of-new-troop-tents-and-housing-area_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1160 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8675px) 100vw, 8675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view of new troop tents and housing area at Novoozernoye, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8751\" height=\"5682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3927\" data-id=\"3927\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8751w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,195 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,499 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,665 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,997 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12_tanks-artillery-and-military-equipment_novoozernoye_crimea_01feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1330 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8751px) 100vw, 8751px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows tanks, artillery, and military equipment at Novoozernoye, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8669\" height=\"5663\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3942\" data-id=\"3942\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 8669w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,502 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,669 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1003 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13_overview-of-battle-groups-and-tents_bakhchysarai_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1338 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8669px) 100vw, 8669px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview of Russian battle groups and tents at Bakhchysarai, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1335\" height=\"715\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3949\" data-id=\"3949\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14.PNG.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14.PNG.png 1335w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14.PNG.png?resize=300,161 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14.PNG.png?resize=768,411 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14.PNG.png?resize=1024,548 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1335px) 100vw, 1335px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows infantry fighting vehicles, artillery, and equipment at Bakhchysarai, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7576\" height=\"5550\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3972\" data-id=\"3972\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 7576w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,220 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,563 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,750 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1125 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15_overview-of-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1500 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7576px) 100vw, 7576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows Russian military deployments to Angarsky training area, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9700\" height=\"5482\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3989\" data-id=\"3989\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 9700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,434 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,579 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,868 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16_troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1157 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 9700px) 100vw, 9700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows troop tents, shelters, and deployments to Angarsky training area, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8294\" height=\"5594\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4004\" data-id=\"4004\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 8294w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,202 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,518 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,691 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1036 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17_additional-troop-tents_shelters-and-deployments-to-angarsky-training-area_crimea_1feb2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1381 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8294px) 100vw, 8294px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows additional troop tents, shelters, and deployments to Angarsky training area, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8269\" height=\"5669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4014\" data-id=\"4014\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8269w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,206 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,527 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,702 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1053 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18_overview-of-battle-group-deployments-and-railyard-activity_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1404 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8269px) 100vw, 8269px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows Russian battle group deployments and railyard activity at Yevpatoria, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8219\" height=\"5513\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4015\" data-id=\"4015\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 8219w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,515 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,687 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1030 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/19_closer-view-of-troop-tents-and-armored-vehicles_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1374 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8219px) 100vw, 8219px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows troop tents and armored vehicles at Yevpatoria, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6532\" height=\"5150\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4017\" data-id=\"4017\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 6532w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,237 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,606 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,807 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1211 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20_closer-view-of-vehicles-near-railyard_yevpatoria-crimea_1feb2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1615 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6532px) 100vw, 6532px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows vehicles near a railyard at Yevpatoria, Crimea, Feb. 1, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1226\" height=\"867\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4019\" data-id=\"4019\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21.PNG.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21.PNG.png 1226w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21.PNG.png?resize=300,212 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21.PNG.png?resize=768,543 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21.PNG.png?resize=1024,724 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1226px) 100vw, 1226px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows tents and armored vehicles at Opuk training area, Crimea, Jan. 31, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8019\" height=\"5526\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4020\" data-id=\"4020\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 8019w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,529 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,706 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1058 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27_overview-of-battle-group-deployments_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1411 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8019px) 100vw, 8019px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows battle group deployments at Pogonovo training area, Russia, Jan. 26, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8251\" height=\"5682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4021\" data-id=\"4021\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 8251w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,529 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,705 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1058 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/28_battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1410 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8251px) 100vw, 8251px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows battle groups at Pogonovo training area, Russia, Jan. 26, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9999\" height=\"5444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4022\" data-id=\"4022\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/29_2nd-set-of-battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/29_2nd-set-of-battle-groups_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 9999w, 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2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7907\" height=\"5538\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4023\" data-id=\"4023\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/30_tanks-on-firing-range_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/30_tanks-on-firing-range_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 7907w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/30_tanks-on-firing-range_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,210 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/30_tanks-on-firing-range_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,538 768w, 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src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg 8213w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,203 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,518 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,691 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1037 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31_towed-artillery-conducting-live-fire-training_pogonovo-training-area_26jan2022_wv3.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1382 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8213px) 100vw, 8213px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Closer view shows towed artillery conducting live fire training at Pogonovo training area, Russia, Jan. 26, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9999\" height=\"5154\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4025\" data-id=\"4025\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg 9999w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,155 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,396 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,528 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,792 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/36_overview-of-artillery-impact-craters_persianovsky-training-area_28jan2022_wv2.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1056 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 9999px) 100vw, 9999px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Overview shows artillery impact craters at Persianovsky training area, Russia, Jan. 28, 2022 (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/20\/satellite-images-show-more-russian-troops-equipment-near-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Previously released photos<\/a> included images showing troops and equipment in western Russia. According to Maxar, in many of the locations, few troops or new housing are spotted in the images, suggesting units may have already been deployed to those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russia recently announced it would hold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/20\/russia-announces-sweeping-naval-drills-amid-ukraine-tensions\/\" target=\"_blank\">naval drills in several parts of the world<\/a>, in addition to war drills in Belarus, that would take place throughout February. Planned exercises that were originally scheduled to begin Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/30\/russia-moves-planned-naval-exercise-away-from-irish-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\">off the coast of southwestern Ireland<\/a> were moved after Dublin raised concerns about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensions between Russia and western countries have been rising in recent months because of the military buildup near Ukraine and amid fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning an invasion. Ukrainian officials have warned Russia could launch an attack from various directions, including the possibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2021\/11\/20\/russia-preparing-to-attack-ukraine-by-late-january-ukraine-defense-intelligence-agency-chief\/\" target=\"_blank\">a smaller incursion through Belarus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/001_Map-graphic-of-image-locations_Maxar.JPG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/001_Map-graphic-of-image-locations_Maxar.JPG.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/001_Map-graphic-of-image-locations_Maxar.JPG.jpg?resize=300,171 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/001_Map-graphic-of-image-locations_Maxar.JPG.jpg?resize=768,438 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/001_Map-graphic-of-image-locations_Maxar.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,583 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This map shows the locations of Russian troops near Ukraine shown in new satellite images. (Satellite image \u00a92022 Maxar Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian officials have insisted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/ukraine\/2022\/01\/28\/russia-says-it-wont-start-a-war-as-ukraine-tensions-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\">there are no plans to invade<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/14\/russia-demands-us-nato-response-next-week-on-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\">diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Moscow<\/a> to ease tensions have stalled. Russia has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2021\/12\/19\/russia-sets-out-tough-demands-for-security-pact-with-nato\/\" target=\"_blank\">demanded guarantees that NATO will not extend membership to Ukraine or other ex-Soviet nations<\/a>, a request that Washington and its allies have rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Joe Biden will send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/ukraine\/2022\/02\/02\/biden-sending-more-troops-to-europe-amid-ukraine-tension\/\" target=\"_blank\">about 3,000 American troops to Poland, Germany and Romania<\/a> to show support for NATO allies in the region, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the forces will not enter Ukraine, echoing Biden\u2019s promise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2022\/01\/19\/biden-promises-additional-troops-sanctions-if-russia-invades-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\">not to put American troops in Ukraine<\/a> to fight any Russian incursion. Additional U.S.-based troops are on alert for possible deployment to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcetimes.com\/news\/your-air-force\/2022\/01\/27\/us-air-force-ramps-up-intel-flights-weapons-shipments-to-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\">sent supplies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/congress\/2022\/01\/25\/200m-in-javelins-other-anti-armor-systems-grenade-launchers-and-more-to-ukraine-dod\/\" target=\"_blank\">financial aid<\/a> to Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moscow annexed Ukraine\u2019s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 and backed an insurgency in the country\u2019s eastern industrial heartland. According to the Associated Press, more than 14,000 people have died due to fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels. 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