Western intelligence observes Russian activity beyond Ukraine – Reports

U.S. and Western Intelligence Services are closely monitoring Russia's activity beyond Ukraine, CNN reported on Friday.

The report stated that the intelligence services are particularly watching any potential Russian activity in the Western Balkans and Moldova.

So far, the intelligence agencies have seen "nothing out of the ordinary," according to the report.

On Thursday, Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine after the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk requested assistance to defend themselves from attacks by Ukrainian forces.

The Russian defense ministry said the operation is targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure only and the civilian population is not in danger.

Moscow says it has no plans to occupy Ukraine.