RIA Novosti Obtaines Satellite Photos Showing Ukrainian Military Buildup Near Slaviansk

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MOSCOW, April 26 (RIA Novosti) — RIA Novosti obtained the satellite photos which clearly show heavy buildup of Ukraine's military weapons and equipment on the border with Russia, as well as in Ukraine’s Slaviansk suburbs, in the North of the Donetsk region, where clashes between pro-federalization protesters and Ukrainian interim government continue.

A source in the Russian Defense Ministry said, commenting on these photos, that they clearly illustrate that the force military grouping is being formed in the Slaviansk suburbs «in order to wipe out the city and its residents». According to his data, the grouping is comprised of more than 15,000 Ukrainian military servicemen and the home reserve, there are around 160 tanks, 230 infantry combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers, as well as no less than 150 rifles, mine throwers and RMs (multiple-launch rocket systems of Grad and Smerch types).

http://en.ria.ru/world/20140426/189389521/RIA-Novosti-Obtaines-Satellite-Photos-Showing-Ukrainian-Military-Buildup-Near-Slaviansk.html

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1. 150 rifles?

Interesting they would bring in troops to try and restore order to a part of their own country. So far the Ukrainian government has been very patient and tried to meet the Easts demands. There comes a point when the authorities must govern. Not to mention the Russians have tens of thousands troops in a build up ready to invade Ukraine with I am sure more than 150 rifles. I hope force does not have to be used and so far one side has shown remarkable restraint even after being invaded and having a portion of your country taken from you buy force.

Photos really do not show much, here are the Russian build up shots

http://www.businessinsider.com/nato-satellite-images-of-russian-troops-2014-4

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2. Most likely 150 anti-tank guns or other artillery pieces