Space-based imagery reveals Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Space-based imagery reveals Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Space-based imagery reveals Russian aggression against Ukraine.
  • Russian troops' advance into Ukraine and the occurrence of strikes in various Ukrainian cities can be viewed through satellite imagery.
  • A dark plume of smoke billows from Chuhuiv Air Base, located near Kharkiv, Ukraine, as shown in imagery from U.S. company Planet.
  • Near Sergievka, Russia, Maxar imagery detected a military convoy heading west toward Ukraine, approximately six miles east of the Ukrainian border.
Satellite imagery of the Chuhuiv Airbase outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine on Feb. 21, 2022.
Satellite imagery of the Chuhuiv Airbase outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine on Feb. 21, 2022. (Planet Labs PBC)

Russian troops' advance into Ukraine and the occurrence of strikes in various Ukrainian cities can be viewed through satellite imagery.

On Thursday, Russia launched an unprecedented invasion, with reports indicating attacks by ground and air following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "special military operation."

A dark plume of smoke billows from Chuhuiv Air Base, located outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine, following a reported missile strike.

On Thursday, more satellite imagery of Chuhuiv Air Base was captured by a space company, revealing further damage to fuel storage areas and other airport infrastructure.

In the Brestsky training area near Brest, Belarus, Maxar imagery revealed the presence of military forces and over 50 heavy equipment transporters.

Near Sergievka, Russia, Maxar imagery detected a military convoy heading west toward Ukraine, approximately six miles east of the Ukrainian border.

Earlier on Thursday, limited satellite imagery was available due to cloud cover, which hindered the ability to observe Russian invasion attacks and troop movements from space, particularly in the southern part of Ukraine.

by Michael Sheetz

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