Dozens of armored vehicles as well as troops can be seen in fields and farms near the Russian cities of Dubrovka, Biriuch and Leonovka – about five miles inside Russia. Meanwhile, across the border in eastern Ukraine, several convoys of military equipment were seen traveling along the T2104 motorway near the village of Vilkhuvatka. The last war in Ukraine – Zelensky makes an offer to Putin after he arrested his friend Image: A variety of armored vehicles in Dzhankoy is shown in an image dated April 6. Photo: Maxar Technologies The revelations from Maxar Technologies’ latest satellite images come after President Vladimir Putin vowed that his country’s attack on Ukraine would continue until its goals were met, insisting that everything was going according to plan. Strong Ukrainian opposition has led to significant Russian losses, with US defense sources now estimating that “just over 80 percent” of the Kremlin’s combat power was concentrated before the invasion remains available. Also Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Kremlin forces are using phosphorus bombs in Ukraine. In a speech to the Estonian parliament, he said the use of such weapons was a “clear threat against the civilian population”. Image: Lorries and other logistics vehicles dug around Kherson Air Base. Photo: Maxar Technologies Trucks dig at Kherson airport as Russian forces occupy defensive positions A picture from Kherson Airport shows Russian supply and logistics trucks dug into the ground to protect them from attack. The airport had previously been hit by Ukrainian strikes in mid-March, destroying several aircraft. The images show that the Russians continue to take defensive positions and intend to hold the base in southern Ukraine, in addition to focusing on their renewed offensive in the east. Image: Smoke from burning buildings in the affected city of Mariupol is visible in a satellite image dated April 9. Photo: Maxar Technologies Key developments: Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said the death toll in the city could rise to more than 20,000, adding that Russian forces had brought mobile cremation equipment to dump the bodies. • US prepares new support package for Ukraine that could rise at $ 750 million, a defense official said. Delivery of the $ 800 million package approved a month ago will be completed this week • More than 10 million Ukrainians have fled their homes, including almost two-thirds of the country’s children • At least 720 people have been killed in Bucha and other suburbs of Kiev and more than 200 are missing, the Interior Ministry said The images show Mariupol buildings burning amid relentless bombing In southern Ukraine, aerial images appear to show signs of continued artillery bombardment and recent attacks, as the city of Mariupol continues to be pounded by Russian bombardment. The smoke and fire appear to have come from various buildings across the western and eastern parts of the besieged port city, as well as in and near the Azovstal iron and steel plant – the site of ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, what appear to be two Russian military supply and maintenance bases have been set up in southern Ukraine and Crimea – most likely used to help boost and supply businesses in and near Mariupol, Kherson and Mykolaiv. Image: A satellite image shows vehicles, tanks and trucks at Kherson Airport and developments in Kherson, Ukraine. Photo: Maxar Technologies Read more: What to expect from the new Russian commander in charge of the invasion? Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, a senior U.S. defense official said the Pentagon had monitored more than 1,540 Russian missile launches in Ukraine, but that they were now focusing on a smaller area. They added: “Now their efforts to the east and to the south have collapsed. And they operate in a much more limited geographical area. “But we do not know how this fight will turn out. And we can not perfectly predict that the Russians will not intensify the number of their air raids if they feel the need.” Image: A satellite image shows an escort of vehicles in Bilokurakyne, Ukraine. Photo: Maxar Technologies
