‘Significant buildup’ of Russian military forces in Crimea

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Over the past 18 months, the Russian military has reportedly been expanding and building up its forces and infrastructure in Crimea.

A U.S. intelligence official told Defense One that Russia was conducting “a deliberate and systematic buildup of their forces on the peninsula.”

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