Friday, March 7, 2014

Ukraine Crisis In Maps

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A Russian Naval Base in Crimea
Sevastopol has been the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet since 1783. After the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia leased part of the port from Ukraine to continue using the base. The Ukrainian Navy also uses the bay. An analysis by IHS Jane’s of satellite imagery captured Monday by Airbus Defense and Space/CNES reveals the positions of some of the Russian vessels.

WNU Editor: An impressive collection of maps and satellite images. The link is here.

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