The US has intelligence indicating that orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to three sources.
The US has intelligence indicating orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to two US officials and another source familiar with the US intelligence.
The intelligence regarding the order to tactical commanders and intelligence operatives is one of several indicators the US is watching to assess if Russian preparations have entered their final stages for a potential invasion. Other indicators, such as electronic jamming and widespread cyberattacks, have not yet been observed, according to some of the sources.
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