From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Images appear to show Russian warships readying to attack Ukraine’s coast
Satellite images appear to show Russian warships closing in on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, two experts say.
Naval analysts H I Sutton and Damien Symon say there appear to be three groups of ships closing in on Odesa, including a lead phalanx with what appears to be a ship tugging a minesweeper.
The two other formations appear to include missile boats and landing craft, leading to speculation that Russia could be planning an imminent amphibious assault on the coastal city.
***BREAKING***
Substantial #Russian Navy force, including landing ships, advancing on Odessa area today. Seen 09:47 UTC in satellite imagery
Found together with @detresfa_ pic.twitter.com/sDdZHDPJ1r
— H I Sutton (@CovertShores) March 15, 2022
#USAF RQ-4B Global Hawk keep an eye to #Russia Navy ships as an amphibious assault in #Odessa is likely imminent. #Ukraine #OSINT pic.twitter.com/uzQIodydX1
— CrisP (@crispSV) March 15, 2022
