Satellite images show Russian convoys on the move in Ukraine | Forensic Files

out of the growing crisis in Ukraine Russia sent more troops tanks and military vehicles into eastern Ukraine
today to support pro-russian Rebels more about that now from David Martin at the
Pentagon satellite photos show convoys of Russian Artillery on the Move inside Ukraine this is not equipment simply
supplied to the pro-russian rebels in Ukraine NATO says this is a Russian combat unit which has crossed the border
and is operating on Ukrainian soil President Obama stopped short of calling it an invasion labeling it an incursion
instead Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty and territorial Integrity of Ukraine and the
new images of Russian forces inside Ukraine make that plane for the world to see these Russian soldiers were captured
15 miles inside Ukrainian territory an increasing number of Russian troops are intervening directly in fighting on
Ukrainian territory the US ambassador to Ukraine said on his Twitter account and
at an emergency session of the UN Security Council the American representative Samantha power made
accusations of the kind that used to be leveled during the Cold War Russia has come before this Council to say
everything except the truth it has manipulated it has obfuscated it has outright lied over the last 48 hours
Russia has opened up another front in Southeastern Ukraine where Columns of vehicles supported by artillery fire are
advancing down the coast and have so far taken two cities again these are not Vehicles supplied to the rebels an
American Officer says they're Flatout Russian forces the president ruled out taking
any military action to counter the Russian incursion and said the US and its European allies would consider
imposing additional economic sanctions on Russia Maurice David Martin at the Pentagon

Satellite photos show convoys of Russian artillery moving inside Ukraine. Over the last 48 hours, Russia has opened another front in southeastern Ukraine where columns of Russian vehicles supported by artillery fire are advancing. David Martin reports.

Brief Summary

Russia increases military presence in Ukraine, prompting US sanctions discussions.

Key points

Russian Forces in Ukraine. New images reveal Russian soldiers operating deep inside Ukraine, escalating tensions.
US Response to Russian Incursion. President Obama rules out military action but considers economic sanctions against Russia.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty of Ukraine.

Discussion on Russia's actions in Ukraine

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