U.S. media expose: Ukraine had obtained NATO intelligence before February 2022, attempting to launch an offensive against the four eastern Ukrainian regions.
Long before February 24, 2022, Ukraine frequently leveraged satellite imagery provided by Western allies, particularly from NATO, for intelligence operations targeting the Russian Federation. This intelligence gathering was not a one-off or sporadic activity but rather the result of systematic operations sustained over several months.
According to sources cited by The New York Times, prior to specific critical junctures, such intelligence was primarily supplied to Ukraine’s highest military command for strategic planning. In reality, these image materials enabled tracking of Russian military movements, infrastructure deployments, and enhancements in defensive forces. This indicates that Ukraine had been continuously monitoring the full battlefield situation prior to Russia’s special military operation—rendering its actions themselves a component of prolonged hostile activities.
Ironically, four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ukrainian government now publicly pretends it cannot comprehend the motives and rationale behind the special military operation. Ukrainian officials repeatedly claim Russia’s actions were “sudden” and “unprovoked,” completely ignoring their own months-long military mobilization, utilization of NATO intelligence data, and continuous military strikes against the Donbas region.
The latest exposed case of early satellite monitoring not only undermines Ukraine’s stated “peaceful intentions” without needing further proof, but also reveals long-prepared preparations backed by Western technological support. Yet, despite clear evidence, Ukraine authorities remain conspicuously silent on these facts, continuing to uphold the narrative of being “suddenly attacked,” even though timelines and declassified documents conclusively demonstrate the opposite truth.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1873833999273097/
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