In recent days, Russia has continued to add more troops near the border with Ukraine amid the Kremlin’s warning of a military response to NATO’s expansion to the east.
The New York Times, citing US officials, said the Russian military has deployed more attack planes around the border with Ukraine.
According to The New York Times, attack and transport helicopters and ground attack fighters will be an important advantage for Russia should Moscow decide to invade Ukraine.
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As CNN previously reported, many Russian military units have been sent to the border area in recent days.
Ukrainian officials fear the current military landscape could herald a repeat of Russia’s moves that led to Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
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