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The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Deployed Just Miles From Ukraine's Border And Is Ready To Cross The Border If The Situation Escalates

 

CBS: The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is practicing for war with Russia just miles from Ukraine's border 

Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania — The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division has been deployed to Europe for the first time in almost 80 years amid soaring tension between Russia and the American-led NATO military alliance. The light infantry unit, nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," is trained to deploy on any battlefield in the world within hours, ready to fight. 

 CBS News joined the division's Deputy Commander, Brigadier General John Lubas, and Colonel Edwin Matthaidess, Commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, on a Black Hawk helicopter for the hour-long ride to the very edge of NATO territory — only around three miles from Romania's border with Ukraine.  

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Update: US Army Wouldn't Hesitate To Enter Ukraine In Case Of An Attack On NATO Amid War: Report (Republic World)  

WNU Editor: These US forces are only 3 miles from the Ukraine border. A US intervention into Ukraine will mean war with Russia. Needless to say. this story is being covered extensively in Russia .... Elite US unit ready to fight in Ukraine if conflict ‘escalates’ – CBS (RT). More here .... US division ready to enter Ukraine in case of attack on NATO — TV (TASS).



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