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Satellite Coverage

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Summary

Satellite analysis fresh (latest 2026-04-13 15:04:05 UTC).

Why this matters

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

What we saw

Before (2026-04-04) Latest (2026-04-11)
Severomorsk-NorthFleet LOW activity

SAR data indicates normal activity at Severomorsk-NorthFleet. The polarimetric ratio suggests limited scattering from complex structures, indicating a lack of significant vehicle or equipment movement.

Radar: No change Fuel activity 6%
Before (2026-04-05) Latest (2026-04-11)
Olenya-airbase LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at Olenya airbase. No aircraft are visible on the runway or in the immediate vicinity, and vehicle concentration appears to be minimal.

Radar: Minor change Fuel activity 1%
Before (2026-04-01) Latest (2026-04-11)
Chernyakhovsk-airbase LOW activity

The satellite image of Chernyakhovsk airbase shows a low level of activity. The runway is clear and there are few vehicles visible.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 1%
Before (2026-04-01) Latest (2026-04-11)
Gusev-garrison LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Gusev-garrison military facility. The low VH/VV ratio suggests limited vegetation or rough surfaces.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Kamenka-138th-MRB MODERATE activity

SAR data indicates moderate change at the Kamenka-138th-MRB facility, with a VV increase of +1.5 dB and a VH/VV ratio of -3.7 dB, suggesting a possible increase in vehicle presence. The overall activity level is assessed as moderate based on these changes.

Radar: Moderate change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 12%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Machulishchy-Belarus LOW activity

The satellite image of Machulishchy Air Base shows a clear runway with no aircraft visible. The low vehicle concentration and normal SAR radar activity suggest a low overall activity level at the facility.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 5%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Strugi-Krasnye LOW activity

SAR radar shows normal activity with a slight increase in VV polarization. The VH/VV ratio suggests limited scattering from vertical structures.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Pskov-76th-VDV LOW activity

The satellite image of Pskov-76th-VDV shows a clear runway and low vehicle concentration. SAR data indicates normal activity levels.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Levashovo-airbase LOW activity

The satellite image of Levashovo airbase shows a clear runway and low vehicle concentration. SAR radar data indicates normal activity with VV +0.1 dB vs baseline and VH/VV polarimetric ratio of -7.9 dB.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 9%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Kronstadt-naval LOW activity

The SAR data indicates normal activity at the Kronstadt naval facility. The polarimetric ratio suggests limited scattering from complex structures, consistent with routine operations.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 5%
Before (2026-04-02) Latest (2026-04-10)
Luga-6th-CAA LOW activity

SAR data indicates normal activity at the Luga-6th-CAA facility. The VH/VV ratio suggests limited changes in surface roughness or orientation, consistent with routine operations.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected Fuel activity 3%
Before (2026-03-27) Latest (2026-04-09)
Donskoye-missiles MODERATE activity

SAR data indicates moderate change at the Donskoye missile facility, with a slight decrease in VV polarization and a low VH/VV ratio. This suggests possible movement or repositioning of equipment, but could also be due to environmental factors.

Radar: No change Exposed ground detected

How sure we are

Last data: 2026-04-13 15:04 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