Ukraine: Russian Forces Remain, Says Nato

Russian armed forces are continuing to keep a presence near Ukraine's border, according to Nato.

Su-27/30 "Flankers" at Primorko-Akhtarsk Air Base. Pic: DigitalGlobe

The organisation's top military commander in Europe, General Philip Breedlove, has released a set of commercial satellite photographs which reportedly shows Russian warplanes, combat helicopters, armour, artillery and a probable airborne or special forces brigade deployed in various locations.

The bases are in southern Russia - east of the Ukraine-Russian border - near Kuzminka, Belgorod, Yeysk, and Novocherkassk, east of the Sea of Azov.

Mil Mi-8 "Hips" and Mil Mi-24 "Hinds" in Belgorod. Pic: DigitalGlobe

The content of the photographs, which commercial provider DigitalGlobe said were taken on March 22, has not yet been independently verified.

An alleged Russian artillery battalion. Pic: DigitalGlobe

According to General Breedlove, possible countermoves to the Russian military threat against Ukraine could include sending US troops to alliance nations in eastern Europe who felt at risk.

Probable airborne or Spetznaz (special forces) brigade. Pic: DigitalGlobe

Russian troops in March took control of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula after local citizens - the majority of whom are ethnic Russians - voted in a referendum to secede and join Russia.

Military tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. Pic: DigitalGlobe

The US and other Western countries have accused Moscow of massing troops on Ukraine's border to maintain the pressure on the government in Kiev, and possibly for military use.

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