Thread: For a few months now, I’ve been working with
@KFuturexhr
on modelling a penal facility for their North Korean Prison Database. Working with survivor testimony and Satellite imagery, we used 3D reconstruction to get the first ever look into a facility of this scale.
The war in Ukraine continuing unabated, NATO and Swedish ISR flights near Ukrainian borders have persisted. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity in Europe from 15th to 28th April 2022.
With the war in Ukraine now in its 7th week, heavy NATO ISR flight activity has continued. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity in Europe from 1st to 14th April 2022.
As the war in Ukraine progresses, heavy NATO ISR flight activity has persisted throughout the last month. In collaboration with
@ameliairheart
, this map shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity from 13th to 31st March 2022.
As the war in Ukraine continues, NATO's massive effort to support Ukrainian forces with ISR aircraft is more apparent than ever. This map shows ISR flight activity in Europe from 5th November to 20th December 2022.
Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian ammunition depots with increased frequency in recent weeks. These strikes disrupt Russia's logistics and make resupplying troops difficult.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the locations and aftermath of some of these strikes.
Over the past two months, NATO and Sweden have flown an incredible number of ISR flights near Ukraine and along Russia’s borders. This map shows flights from 20th January to 20th March 2023.
As Ukraine’s capability for long-range strikes has increased, reconnaissance flights from allied partners have become even more crucial. This map shows several of these flights from 20 March to 20 May 2023.
Satellite imagery from April 9 shows at least 32 Flanker variant fighters and one Il-76 among other aircraft, at the Voronezh Malshevo airbase. The base has seen recent renovation and is likely a frontal airbase for Russian aircraft operating over Ukraine.
Satellite imagery from yesterday (May 12) shows 16 Su-25 fighters and one An-12 among other aircraft, at the Millerovo air base. The aircraft present at this air base are likely being used to support Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
With the threat of a Russian offensive looming over Ukraine, NATO's rigorous effort to support Ukrainian forces with ISR aircraft continues. This map shows ISR flight activity in Europe from 20th December 2022 to 20th January 2023.
Ukrainian forces have targeted several Russian ammunition depots since the invasion began. This map made in collaboration with
@bradyafr
shows the locations and aftermath of some of those strikes.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created a battle over bridges. Since the invasion began, more than 70 bridges have been damaged or destroyed.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the location and aftermath of some of these strikes.
Russia has continued to launch attacks on Ukraine’s electric infrastructure, endangering civilians who live far from the front lines.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the location of many electric infrastructure sites put at risk or damaged by Russia’s invasion.
Throughout the past month, NATO has kept up ISR flights on Ukraine's borders with a few changes in patrol areas. Ukraine has stepped up pressure along the Russian frontlines during this eventful period. This map shows ISR flight activity from 5th October to 5th November 2022.
Numerous developments have taken place in Ukraine during the last month, with several strikes in Russian-controlled areas. NATO ISR activity in Europe has remained heavy and consistent. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity from 25th July to 25th August 2022.
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the US and UK have kept a keen eye on the region with a heavy presence of ISR flights in the Eastern Mediterranean.
This map shows flights over the region from October 15th to November 5th 2023.
143 days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks on Russian ammunition depots. Many of these depots were struck in the last few weeks.
This map made in collaboration with
@bradyafr
shows the locations and aftermath of some of those strikes.
Throughout an eventful summer, NATO has provided critical support to Ukraine through constant ISR flights over the Black Sea and Europe.
This map shows flights from May 20 to August 5 2023.
As we near the three month mark since the start of the war in Ukraine, here's a map showing NATO and Swedish ISR flights in Eastern Europe from 28th April to 18th May.
Ukraine has used innovative tactics to strike Russian-controlled air bases since Russia’s full-scale invasion began last year.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the locations of strikes that damaged Russian aircraft and destroyed munitions that could threaten Ukraine.
Neptune has a reported range of 280km and entered service with the Ukrainian Navy in 2021. The missile, launched from off-road 8x8 TELs, allows them to target naval vessels near Crimea and beyond.
Satellite imagery from March 25th shows atleast 16 Su-30s and one An-72 among other aircraft, at Kursk airbase. It is probable that aircraft from this frontline base are operating over Ukraine.
Russian air defense systems have been targeted by Ukraine over the last few months with strikes throughout occupied territory.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows 25 geolocated strikes on Russian air defense systems since Ukraine’s counteroffensive began.
The war in Ukraine continues past the 100 day mark, albeit largely in the East. A slight reduction is noticeable in NATO and Swedish ISR flight activity over 15 days from May 19 to June 3, possibly due to current major areas of conflict being out of range from most flight areas.
With reports of
#India
's armed forces planning to induct long range cruise missiles into their arsenal here are some renders I did of the
#Nirbhay
long range cruise missile.
ISR flight activity in Eastern Europe has risen back from last fortnight's dip. Although areas of major fighting in Ukraine still remain mostly out of range, flight activity from NATO and Sweden has increased in other areas. This map shows ISR activity from June 4th to 17th 2022.
Over the last week, Ukraine undertook a massive counter-offensive that liberated most of Kharkiv Oblast. It's of little doubt that ISR from NATO has helped substantially. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR flight activity from 25th August to 12th September 2022
Ukraine has effectively targeted Russian artillery with counter-battery fire and drones throughout the summer.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the location of more than 100 Russian artillery and mortar systems struck by Ukraine during their counteroffensive so far.
🇮🇳🇨🇳 Evaluation of the combat capabilities of the Indian operational-tactical missile (
#OTR
) "
#Pralay
" with a range of up to 500 km
Military installations of
#China
(in the zone of responsibility of the Western and Southern commands) and
#Pakistan
fall into the affected area.
Last week’s strike on the Crimean Bridge highlights how Ukraine is working to disrupt the logistics of invading Russian forces.
This map made with
@bradyafr
and
@vcdgf555
shows the location of more than 75 bridges struck by Ukrainian or Russian forces since the invasion began.
Here are the bridges that have been apparently destroyed by Ukrainian forces around the country in the last two days, At least 3 Bridges have been destroyed around Kyiv.
The recent strike in Crimea is the latest in a ranged battle between Ukraine and Russia. Since the invasion began, fighting has destroyed fuel depots, power stations, and other energy infrastructure.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows some of the locations of the damaged sites.
#Pakistan
's growing ballistic and cruise missile systems. These models help us visualize the missiles. Thanks to
@Pataramesh
for helping out with the ballistic missiles.
#India
's growing and evolving arsenal of ballistic missiles is worth watching. Modelling to scale helps put the missiles and their derivatives into perspective.
Here are the bridges that have been apparently destroyed by Ukrainian forces around the country in the last two days, At least 3 Bridges have been destroyed around Kyiv.
As Russia’s invasion nears the one year mark, Ukraine continues to defend itself with creative tactics and careful planning.
From sinking a Russian warship to striking long range bombers, this map made with
@bradyafr
reflects on some of the strikes that have protected Ukraine.
Thread: For the past few months I've been working with
@KFuturexhr
on their North Korean Prison Database. One of the facilities covered in this project is the detention centre at Onsong which we reconstructed in 3D from survivor testimony and satellite imagery.
#SouthKorea
conducted a drop test for the Cheonryong ALCM in September which didn't garner much attention. In this piece for
@OvertDefense
I explore the missile and what it means for the ROKAF going forward.
In this collaboration with
@ameliairheart
, we present a graphic showing a collection of NATO and Swedish ISR flights from December 30th, 2021 to January 18th, 2022. Activity in this time period focuses on Kaliningrad and Crimea.
Earlier today, ten ISR aircraft from multiple NATO members flew over the Baltics and Ukraine:
USN P-8A (PK18x)
US Army RC-12Xs (YANK01 & YANK03)
USAF RC-135W (JAKE11)
USAF E-8C (REDEYE6)
RAF P-8A (GURNY01)
RAF RC-135W (RRR7205)
Swedish S100D (SVF604)
Swedish S102B (SVF623)
1/5
Given recent Ukrainian gains in the Black sea, Eastern Europe as a whole has seen constant and heavy ISR activity from NATO and Sweden. This map shows ISR flight activity in Europe from June 18th to July 4th, 2022.
The impending induction of the new Pralay SSM will prove to be a significant addition to the strike capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. With multiple warhead options and a range of up to 500km, here's a quick look at the reach it provides against India's adversaries.
Recent satellite imagery from May 29 has shown a large number of helicopters present at Millerovo air base, possibly indicating that Russia is using this base to support heliborne operations in eastern Ukraine.
Satellite imagery from yesterday (May 12) shows 16 Su-25 fighters and one An-12 among other aircraft, at the Millerovo air base. The aircraft present at this air base are likely being used to support Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
Yesterday, India's DRDO tested a new interceptor missile called AD-1. The missile is reported to have a large kill altitude bracket and is the latest part of India's BMD program. Here's my rough attempt at measuring the missile's dimensions.
High resolution satellite imagery from yesterday (March 30) shows the Russian navy's Alligator class LST partially submerged at the port of Berdyansk. Fires previously observed at the port have now been extinguished.
In 2018, the “Nuclear Archive” seized by
#Israel
MOSSAD revealed secret documents including blueprints of the
#Fordow
Fuel Enrichment Plant related to
#Iran
indigenous
#nuclear
weapon program. In this Collaboration with
@TheIntelLab
we present fordow in 3d as never seen before.
#China
has expanded its ballistic missile arsenal in the last decade, and is continuing to do so. Modelling the missiles in its arsenal to scale put them into perspective.
Thanks to
@Pataramesh
for helping me with missile details in this project.
ISR flight activity in Eastern Europe has remained largely consistent, with temporary dips and spikes in activity in a few areas. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR flight activity from 5th to 24th July 2022.
As
#Iran
's ballistic missile capability keeps on growing, modelling to scale helps put their arsenal in perspective. Nod to
@Pataramesh
for helping out.
With the Israel-Hamas war progressing, heavy US and UK ISR flight activity has persisted in the Eastern Mediterranean.
This map shows flights near the region from November 5th to November 25th 2023.
With tensions running high in
#Ukraine
, NATO and Swedish ISR flight activity continues to be heavy. A Russian ISR aircraft was also observed. This graphic made in collaboration with
@ameliairheart
shows flights from 1st - 11th Jan 2022.
Since Russia’s invasion began in February, Ukraine has slowed Russian forces' advance by locating and destroying the pontoon bridges they build to cross rivers.
This map made with
@bradyafr
shows the location and aftermath of some of the pontoon bridges struck by Ukraine.
Imagery from yesterday (April 21) shows 21 Flanker variants and 5 Su-24s present at the Russian airbase in Morozovsk. Given the base's proximity to eastern Ukraine it is likely that the fighters at this base are aiding Russian operations.
Ukraine has liberated large areas of land to the south and east. Looking at ADS-B data from the last fortnight shows the significant impact that NATO's ISR flights might have had. This map shows ISR flights from 13th September to 5th October 2022
NATO's continued support to Ukraine via ISR flights will certainly go down in history as critical to winning this war. This video shows ISR flights in Europe from 20 March to 20 May 2023.
The line of contact has grown more stable in Ukraine with both sides exchanging limited territory in recent months. NATO has continued to aid Ukraine with reconnaissance flights.
This map shows NATO, Swedish, and Australian ISR flights from August 5th to December 15th 2023.
The flagship of the Ukrainian navy Hetman Sahaidachny has been reportedly scuttled in Mykolaiv, Satellite Imagery from Feb 28 shows the ship close to the pier at the time.
With talk of alleged Chinese radar positions cropping up along
#PangongTso
, a 3D render of the pre-existing one along with its suspected line of sight (green area) helps us understand how the area has remained under surveillance since 2017.
This
@Guardian
report says this ‘exclusive’ image is from ‘close to ridge known as Finger 4’ & has been built in the ‘last few weeks’.
1) Nearest candidate is >10 km from Finger 4 & possibly even beyond Sirijap/F7.
2) Radar/structure def not from last few weeks, but years.
Spotted something pretty cool, a formation of fighters over Bir Ibn Hirmas, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia possibly conducting an aerobatic display. Dated 18/1/21.
As the war rolls into its fourth month, I continue to track Russian airpower taking part in the Invasion of Ukraine. In this piece for
@Overtdefense
, I document my observations with carefully compiled satellite imagery.
The war in Ukraine continuing unabated, NATO and Swedish ISR flights near Ukrainian borders have persisted. This map shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity in Europe from 15th to 28th April 2022.
Recent videos have shown
#Iran
's underground ballistic missile barrage launch system. Models based on the videos and
@Pataramesh
's drawings allow us to visualize the facility.
#Iran
is building a new tunnel facility near the city of Khormoj, with excavation work starting in 2018 and picking up pace in 2019. Work on this site seems to be ongoing as of January 2022.
As things continue to evolve in Ukraine, Continued heavy ISR flight activity is observed. This graphic created in collaboration with
@ameliairheart
shows NATO and Swedish ISR activity from 18th to 30th January 2022.
In this collaboration with
@ameliairheart
, we present a graphic showing a collection of NATO and Swedish ISR flights from December 30th, 2021 to January 18th, 2022. Activity in this time period focuses on Kaliningrad and Crimea.
As things remain tense in
#Ukraine
with several new developments in the last week, Continued NATO, Swedish and Ukrainian ISR flight activity is observed. This graphic made in collaboration with
@ameliairheart
shows flights from 12th to 22nd Feb 2022.
New
#ballisticmissile
UG facility near Bakhtaran base in Kermanshah.
@Obs_IL
and I combined skills on this new finding in
#Iran
. Two tunnels were excavated from January to September 2020. This 3D model is a possible layout of the UG facility when operational.
#IMINT
#JCPOA
I started creating these maps in Jan 2022 and this is my 20th ISR flights map. I'm very thankful to the flight tracking and OSINT community for all the support, It's what inspires me to make more of these.
As the
#UkraineRussiaConflict
continues,
Satellite Imagery from Yesterday (Feb 28th) shows 31 Su-25's and two helicopters present at the Luninets airbase in Southern Belarus.
#China
is building an underground facility near Damxung Airport located in Tibet. The large facility, on which excavation work began in August 2020, looks similar to underground facilities that have been seen near other airports.
The
#Qatar
early warning radar complex (QEWR) housing the FPS-132 UEWR seems to be nearing completion. The video shows a 3D reconstruction of the radar complex and support facilities, based on open source imagery.
Really happy to see my ISR flight map data in this video from
@lemondefr
. This animation depicts the scale of NATO flight activity quite well. Big thanks to
@EydouxT
for reaching out to me!
#Pakistan
's growing ballistic and cruise missile systems. These models help us visualize the missiles. Thanks to
@Pataramesh
for helping out with the ballistic missiles.
#Iran
is carrying out an expansion to the Imam Ali missile base located near khorramabad. The expansion is seen past 2016, imagery from the end of December 2021 shows that work is ongoing.
In this post we use
#OSINT
data to take a look at
#China
’s base on the
#HughesReef
, located in the disputed
#Spratly
islands in the
#SouthChinaSea
. The base, a small outpost prior to 2015, has been transformed into a full fledged military base.
With updates on dis-engagement at the "Foxhole Point"
#PangongTso
, Initial 3D mapping helps analyse a line of sight & generate a possible perspective on the earthworks & defenses
#China
positioned there part of the
#IndiaChinaStandoff
As the
#UkraineRussiaConflict
continues,
Satellite Imagery from Yesterday (Feb 28th) shows 31 Su-25's and two helicopters present at the Luninets airbase in Southern Belarus.
Two new russian military camps have been observed near the river Pripyat, Imagery from Yesterday (20th feb) possibly shows tents at one of the locations. Russian forces have also twice constructed temporary bridges on the river within the last 10 days.
#China
has expanded its ballistic missile arsenal in the last decade, and is continuing to do so. Modelling the missiles in its arsenal to scale put them into perspective.
Thanks to
@Pataramesh
for helping me with missile details in this project.
Major expansion work has been carried out by
#Pakistan
at a deep storage Underground facility located in the Kirthar Mountains near Khuzdar, Baluchistan. New portals and hardened structures have been built at the site since mid 2018.
As we've seen an increase in helicopter numbers at Russian and Belarusian bases, Here's a map that shows Russian heliports and helicopter deployments along the border with
#Ukraine
.
#Pakistan
seems to be expanding its Underground facilities in NDC Fatehjang. New portals for two facilities have been seen to be in construction.
This expansion adds to the number of underground facilities already present in the complex.
With the recently heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, construction of infrastructure is seen on both sides of the
#TaiwanStrait
. At Chihhang Airbase in Taitung Province,
#Taiwan
seems to be building 16 new hardened aircraft shelters.