(Morning News) Two American in the United States did not want to name the United States.Officials said on Saturday (February 5) that Russia has deployed about 70 % of military forces required to fully invade Ukraine and is sending more camp -level tactical groups to the Russian -Ukraine border.
Reuters reported that as of Friday (4th), the Russian camp tactical group stationed in the border had increased from 60 two weeks ago to 83, and there were 14 other in the border area.On the way.
The two officials believe that Russia will wait for the ground to attack completely when the ground is completely frozen to allow the Russian army's off -road machinery and equipment.But they did not provide evidence to support their claims.
The ground in the border area of Russia and Ukraine is expected to be completely frozen next Tuesday (15th) and last until the end of March.According to this timetable and the increasing military power of Russia in the border areas, the diplomatic windows that resolve the Ukrainian crisis are being closed.
Two officials said that if Russia launch an offensive, Kiev may fall in a few days, and a comprehensive invasion will cause large -scale casualties.The United States expects that war may cause 5,000 to 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers, 3,000 to 10,000 Russian soldiers, and 25,000 to 50,000 civilian casualties, and leads to tens of thousands of refugees to Europe.