US: Russia Deploys 70% of Forces Needed for Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The military magazine Stars and Stripes, published by the U.S. Department of Defense, reported on the 5th (local time) that Russia has deployed 70% of the forces necessary for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine along the Ukrainian border area.

The report, citing U.S. officials, stated that there are currently 83 Russian battalion tactical groups near the Ukrainian border, each with approximately 750 troops prepared for a possible attack.

This number has increased from 60 two weeks ago, corresponding to 70% of the forces needed for an invasion. Additionally, 14 more units are being deployed.

U.S. officials said that if Russia invades the Ukrainian capital, it could fall within a few days, and a full-scale war would result in massive casualties.

The U.S. estimates that Ukrainian forces could suffer up to 25,000 casualties, Russian forces up to 10,000, and civilian casualties could reach as many as 50,000.

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