Secretary of the Board National Security and Defense (SNBO) Oleksandr Turchynov warned, that Russia is concentrating its forces on the border of Ukraine, and thanks to the construction of the Crimean bridge can now quickly build up military forces in Crimea.
he recalled, that recently Russia to build a powerful military infrastructure along the border of Ukraine. In particular significantly enhanced Black fleet units. To date, Russia has concentrated at the border brigade, and armies, said Turchinov, adding, that east Ukraine threatens 8th Army of the Southern Military District of the Armed Forces, and it is supported by 49-th and 58-th Army Southern Military District of the Armed Forces. From the south blow to Ukraine is ready to apply the 20th Army of the Western Military District of the Armed Forces, 1 having a reserve Panzer Army.
Turchinov also complained about the strengthening of Russia's military presence in the Sea of Azov by the transfer of airborne and missile ships, having on board a rocket “Caliber”.
At the end of his speech,, Turchinov recalled four Russian missile brigades with portable air defense systems “Iskander”, which are capable of destroying any point on the territory of Ukraine, and S-400, located in the Crimea and controlling all airspace of the Ukrainian state.
