Avia.pro, citing information from Western intelligence, said that the current situation on the border between The – Ukraine indicates that the Moscow side is sending more aircraft to this area, possibly preparing to launch a large-scale attack along the entire front.
According to Western intelligence, Moscow is hoarding planes and helicopters near Russian-Ukrainian border. With growing fears of a more aggressive air strike, Ukraine’s Western allies rallied to supply Kiev with air defenses and artillery.
A senior diplomat from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) told the Financial Times that the US does not expect a Major air strikes are imminent in Ukraine. However, intelligence shows that more than 80% of the Russian air force is combat ready.
“We think Russia is preparing to launch a major air campaign,” the NATO official added.
Earlier it was reported that Ukraine and the West predicted a new Russian offensive would be staged in February, a move that could lead to the eventual acquisition of control over the territories of the Republic. self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and self-proclaimed Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR).
Russia has not yet made an official statement about the information released by Western intelligence.