Satellite Coverage
Summary
Satellite analysis fresh (latest 2026-04-10 15:02:17 UTC).
Why this matters
Activity at military sites — vehicle movement, construction, equipment staging — can indicate preparation, rotation, or capability changes.
What we saw
The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Baltiysk naval facility. The vehicle concentration appears low, and no aircraft are visible.
The satellite image of Kaliningrad-Chkalovsk shows a clear runway with no visible aircraft or vehicles. SAR data indicates normal activity levels for the facility.
SAR data indicates normal activity at the Donskoye missile facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests minimal changes in surface roughness or vegetation scattering.
The Kapustin Yar range shows a moderate change in VV polarization (-2.0 dB) compared to the baseline, and a low VH/VV ratio (-13.7 dB), suggesting minimal activity. No aircraft are visible and the runway appears clear.
SAR data indicates normal activity at the Rostov-Southern-HQ facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests minimal changes in surface roughness or orientation, consistent with routine operations.
The SAR radar data indicates normal activity at Millerovo airbase. The polarimetric ratio suggests no significant changes in surface roughness or orientation, and the runway appears clear.
The SAR radar data indicates normal activity with a slight increase in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio. No aircraft or vehicles are visible in the provided image.
SAR data indicates a significant change in VV polarization (+4.5 dB) compared to the baseline, while the VH/VV ratio is -7.6 dB. This suggests a change in surface roughness or dielectric properties, potentially related to increased activity or equipment presence.
SAR data indicates moderate change at the Sevastopol naval facility, with a slight decrease in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio. This suggests potential shifts in surface roughness or dielectric properties, possibly related to vessel movements or minor equipment changes.
The satellite image of Baranovichi Air Base shows a clear runway and low vehicle concentration. SAR data indicates normal activity levels with a VV value close to baseline and a VH/VV ratio suggesting typical surface scattering.
The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Grodno-garrison facility. The low vehicle concentration and normal radar signatures suggest routine operations.
Significant SAR change (VV -5.8 dB) and a VH/VV polarimetric ratio of -8.9 dB suggest altered ground conditions and/or vehicle presence. The facility shows moderate vehicle concentration, indicating a potential shift in operational status.
How sure we are
Last data: 2026-04-10 15:02 UTC
Basis: Sentinel-2 optical + Sentinel-1 SAR (revisit ~5 days)
Limitation: Cloud cover can block optical imagery. SAR provides backup but lower interpretability.
How we know
We analyze Sentinel-2 optical imagery (10m resolution) and Sentinel-1 SAR radar of monitored military sites. Changes are detected by comparing current imagery against seasonal baselines.
Primary source: Copernicus Sentinel-2 / Sentinel-1