A Russian military convoy of armored units that stretched on for more than 40 miles outside the Ukrainian capital since last week has apparently broken up.
Satellite imagery taken on Thursday by U.S. firm Maxar Technologies shows that the convoy of tanks and artillery has dispersed and redeployed, according to multiple reports.
There are fears the development could signal a renewed push by Russian forces to bear down on Ukraine’s capital, CNBC reported.
The satellite images show that some of the armored units have "repositioned" into forests and treelined areas near Lubyanka, Ukraine -- about three miles northwest of the Antonov Airbase, according to CNN.
About 10 miles west of the airbase in Berestyanka, a number of fuel trucks and what appears to be multiple rocket launchers are seen positioned in a field, CNN added. Armored units were also reportedly seen in towns and residential areas.
Some artillery pieces have moved into firing positions, according to the Associated Press.
The convoy has been outside of Kyiv since it stalled March 1 after some vehicles ran out of fuel. The group was also running low on food.
The redeployment comes as Russian forces continue to bombard the port city of Mariupol, where an airstrike on a maternity hospital killed three people.
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb.24, thousands have died and more than 2 million refugees have fled the country.
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