Exclusive: Russia bombers poised to take off, special forces in Ukraine, sources say

Exclusive: Russia bombers poised to fly, special forces in Ukraine, sources say

The news came after the Russian leader offered recognition to the separatist People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. The two self-proclaimed states then appealed to Moscow for military support, to which Putin has agreed.'s report, reports emerged of explosions heard in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, the Black Sea city of Odesa and the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

U.S officials have long warned that Russia may conduct military operations against Ukraine at any time amid an unprecedented military buildup near Ukraine's borders.'s reporting earlier Wednesday of a U.S.

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