US National Security Adviser: Invasion can begin with hail of rockets and bombings

Sullivan, however, said that although the accumulate of 130,000 Russian troops has accelerated in the last 10 days, the country is still able to resolve the situation through diplomacy.

Commenting on reports that Russia could attack Ukraine on Wednesday, Sullivan said:

“We cannot predict the day perfectly, but we have long said we are in a period when the invasion can begin at any moment, Russia's major military action in Ukraine can begin every day. ”

Asked why American citizens are required to leave the country, Sullivan said:

What we've only seen in the last 10 days is the acceleration of this accumulate and the movement of Russian forces of all species closer to the Ukrainian border in a position where they could start military action very, very quickly. ”

Sullivan said there are likely civilian victims.

If there is a Russian military invasion of Ukraine, it will probably start with a significant wave of rockets and bombings. They are never as accurate as any army would want to be so innocent civilians could be killed regardless of their nationality. ”

This would be followed by an attack by ground forces moving across the Ukrainian border, again where innocent civilians could be caught in cross-crossed fires or trapped in places they cannot leave. ”

Sullivan reiterated the US message that the consequences of occupation for Russia would be quick and serious, adding that the US is preparing for them.

“We are ready to respond immediately and decisively, with the help of our allies and partners. If Russia moves forward, we will protect NATO's territory, impose Russia costs and make sure that we get out of this as a stronger, more determined 11x1>, he said.