by russia. moscow's been sending a lot of other stuff including fuel if, other weaponry and even mercenaries. and the word from neighboring belarus, big new movements tonight of russian troops and hardware. record numbers, it's called. the total strength of russian forces encircling ukraine is said to be well over 125,000. some are just about 30 miles from the border. that is more than enough bad news to have people flocking to area churches today saying prayers, lighting candles and hoping for the best. take a listen to what some told us. >> translator: i'm scared. i used to believe that russia was our friend. >> translator: i am scared. it is outrageous that a russia is doing something like this. >> translator: we are praying and hoping that it's not going to happen. >> translator: oh, everything's going to be fine. >> reporter: everything is going to be fine. [laughter] well, not looking that way tonight, but let's hope for the best. back to you. arthel: let's hope for the best.