Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault

  Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault

Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images. A beach resort bristling with fortifications. A major road lined with anti-tank ditches. Satellite analysis by BBC Verify has uncovered some of the extensive defences built by Russia as it prepares for a major Ukrainian counter-attack. After months of stalemate, the expected assault is likely to be a crucial test for Ukraine as it seeks to prove it can achieve significant battlefield gains with the weapons it has received from the West. By examining hundreds of satellite images, the BBC has identified some key points in the significant build-up of trenches and other fortifications in southern Ukraine since October. These four locations offer an insight into what Russia expects from the counter-offensive, and what defences Ukrainian forces might encounter. FULL ARTICLE AT:   Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault