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Satellite Coverage

Normal 2026-04-10

Summary

Satellite analysis fresh (latest 2026-04-09 15:06:49 UTC).

Why this matters

Activity at military sites — vehicle movement, construction, equipment staging — can indicate preparation, rotation, or capability changes.

What we saw

Before (2026-03-18) Latest (2026-04-07)
Kapustin-Yar-range LOW activity

The Kapustin Yar range shows a moderate change in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio, suggesting minimal activity. No aircraft are visible and the runway appears clear.

Radar: No change
Before (2026-03-25) Latest (2026-04-06)
Millerovo-airbase LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at Millerovo airbase. The runway appears clear and there are few vehicles visible.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 1%
Before (2026-03-25) Latest (2026-04-06)
Morozovsk-airbase LOW activity

The SAR radar data indicates normal activity at Morozovsk airbase. There are no visible aircraft or vehicles present in the provided image.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected
Before (2026-03-25) Latest (2026-04-06)
Rostov-Southern-HQ LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Rostov-Southern-HQ facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests limited off-road vehicle movement or deployment.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 22%
Before (2026-03-16) Latest (2026-04-05)
Saki-Novofedorovka MODERATE activity

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.

Radar: Significant change Fuel activity 4%
Before (2026-03-13) Latest (2026-04-05)
Sevastopol-naval MODERATE activity

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 some alteration in surface scattering characteristics, potentially related to ship movements or minor equipment changes.

Radar: No change Fuel activity 8%
Before (2026-03-28) Latest (2026-04-05)
Baranovichi-Belarus LOW activity

The Baranovichi Air Base shows low activity. The runway is clear and there are few vehicles observed.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-03-28) Latest (2026-04-05)
Grodno-garrison LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Grodno-garrison facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests limited changes in surface roughness or vegetation.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 8%
Before (2026-03-27) Latest (2026-04-04)
Klintsy-staging MODERATE activity

SAR data indicates a significant change in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio, suggesting potential vehicle movement or changes in ground cover. The overall activity level is assessed as moderate due to these changes.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 2%
Before (2026-04-03) Latest (2026-04-04)
Severomorsk-NorthFleet LOW activity

SAR data indicates normal activity at Severomorsk-NorthFleet. The polarimetric ratio suggests limited surface roughness or vegetation changes.

Radar: No change Fuel activity 4%
Before (2026-03-28) Latest (2026-04-04)
Osipovichi-storage LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Osipovichi storage facility. The vehicle concentration appears low, and no aircraft are visible.

Radar: Minor change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-03-23) Latest (2026-04-03)
Kursk-Khalino MODERATE activity

The SAR data indicates moderate change at the Kursk-Khalino airbase, with a slight increase in VV polarization. The runway appears clear, and there are few vehicles visible, suggesting routine operations or preparations for activity.

Radar: Moderate change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 4%

How sure we are

Last data: 2026-04-09 15:06 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