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Satellite Coverage

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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

Before (2026-03-27) Latest (2026-04-09)
Baltiysk-naval LOW activity

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

Radar: No change Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-03-27) Latest (2026-04-09)
Kaliningrad-Chkalovsk LOW activity

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.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected
Before (2026-03-27) Latest (2026-04-09)
Donskoye-missiles LOW activity

SAR data indicates normal activity at the Donskoye missile facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests minimal changes in surface roughness or vegetation scattering.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected
Before (2026-03-18) Latest (2026-04-07)
Kapustin-Yar-range LOW activity

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.

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

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.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 22%
Before (2026-03-25) Latest (2026-04-06)
Millerovo-airbase LOW activity

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.

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 with a slight increase in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio. No aircraft or vehicles are visible in the provided image.

Radar: Minor change Exposed ground detected
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 potential shifts in surface roughness or dielectric properties, possibly related to vessel movements or minor equipment changes.

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

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.

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 vehicle concentration and normal radar signatures suggest routine operations.

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

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.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 2%

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