Russia-Ukraine war: Satellite images show Russian forces getting ready for offensive in Kiev
Kiev (Ukraine), March 12: Russian soldiers are preparing a massive offensive in the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev, revealed the latest satellite pictures released by the US company Maxar.
The images revealed Russian activity including armoured units and towed artillery at the Hostomel Airfield, a crucial location near Kiev. According to Ukraine's media outlet The Kyiv Independent, Russia continues to throw additional military power west and east of Kiev in an attempt to possibly surround and penetrate the capital.
British Defense Ministry, in its Friday intelligence briefing, said, "Russia is likely seeking to reset and re-posture its forces for renewed offensive activity in the coming days, adding "This will probably include operations against the capital, Kiev."
Experts say that the city must be prepared to launch an offensive and defend itself aggressively in retaliation and without short notice.
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Meanwhile, the Russian troops destroyed Vasylkiv military airfield in Vasylkiv city of Kiev Oblast in Ukraine by dropping eight missiles, informed mayor Nataliia Balasynovych on Saturday.
According to The Kyiv Independent, the enemy forces also destroyed a local oil depot while the fire broke out at an ammunition depot. As the tensions escalate, the death toll continues to rise with each passing day. As per Ukraine's media outlet, Russia's war killed a total of 79 Ukrainian children.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, about 100 children have been injured, according to the Prosecutor General's Office.
The media outlet's Twitter handle provided the initial estimations of Russia's losses. According to figures from the Ukrainian Armed Forces as of March 12, more than 12,000 enemy troops had been killed, with 362 tanks destroyed.
83 Russian helicopters, 62 MLRs, 58 planes, and 585 vehicles were also destroyed. Furthermore, 135 artillery pieces, 60 fuel tanks, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, 1205 armoured personnel carriers and 33 anti-aircraft warfare systems were demolished.
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