IN PICS | Latest Satellite Images Show Massive Russian Military Build-Up Near Ukraine

(Images: AFP)

Amid the heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, new commercial satellite images showed a flurry of Russian troop deployed at several locations near Ukraine. The images have been released by Maxar Technologies, a US-based firm, that shows an overview of Soloti garrison and battle groups in formation in Soloti, Russia. (Image: AFP)

This image shows an overview of a new helicopter unit and troops in Belgorod, Russia. It is being feared that Russia may launch an attack on Ukraine. However, Moscow has repeatedly denied plans to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour. (Image: AFP)

A closer view of a new helicopter unit in Belgorod in Russia. Reportedly, Moscow is also holding large military exercises in ex-Soviet Belarus, part of a dramatic buildup of forces to the north, east and south of Ukraine. (Image: AFP)

This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows a closer view of a battle group in formation in Soloti in Russia. Several images taken on Sunday (Feb 13) and Monday (Feb 14) captured significant new activity in Belarus, annexed Crimea and western Russia.

This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows troop transport and ground attack helicopter deployments in Lake Donuzlav, Crimea in Russia. (Image: AFP)

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv has asked Indian nationals to leave Ukraine temporarily in wake of the current situation in the country amid speculations of an invasion from Russia. (Image: AFP)

This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows armor and self-propelled artillery loaded on flatcars and railyard in Yelnya, Russia. (Image: AFP)