A senior US defense official said Monday that Russia had increased its military presence inside Ukraine, specifically in the east, over the last few days.The official said that Russia had added 11 battalion tactical groups inside Ukraine over the last week, bringing the total number to around 76.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“I don’t know where all of them are… but all the Russian forces are in the east or in the South. That is where they physically have ground forces,” the official said. “They [Russia] have added to their capability inside Ukraine.”Read more: Analysis: West’s failure to hold Syria’s Assad accountable motivated Russia’s Putin
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Russia increased footprint in east Ukraine over last week: Senior US defense official
