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Burning buildings are seen in the east of Mariupol, Ukraine, on April 9. Maxar Technologies, which took the satellite photo seen here, says the image reveals continuous shelling.  © 2022 Maxar Technologies

Satellite images show Russia readying for push in eastern Ukraine

Battle for Donbas and southeast likely to intensify in 2 to 3 weeks

TOKYO -- Russian troops are gathering for an attack on eastern Ukraine, the latest satellite images show. Images from U.S. satellite operator Maxar Technologies reveal Russian troops forming a convoy to the front lines in the east of the country, and armored vehicles and other equipment waiting at military bases in western Russia.

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