Overview of ground forces and equipment in Yelnya, RussiaSatellite image ©2021 Maxar Technologies New satellite images of the buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine's borders have come out. The troop buildup has raised concerns that Russia may invade its neighbor as soon as early next year. The Biden administration has warned of "severe consequences" if Russia takes military action. New satellite photos show the buildup of Russian armed forces at strategic locations in western Russia near the Ukrainian border and at one spot in Crimea amid concerns that Russia will invade its neighbor in the near future.The images, which Insider obtained from Maxar Technologies, show a number of Russian tactical battle groups, including both personnel and equipment, such as tanks, artillery, and armored troop carriers, deployed to the Pogonovo training area and Yelnya in Russia and Novoozernoye in Crimea in November.Overview of ground forces and equipment in Yelnya, RussiaSatellite image ©2021 Maxar TechnologiesAfter snap drills in the spring near Ukraine triggered a few alarms, tensions de-escalated for a time.