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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

May 27

In eastern Ukraine, many of the defensive lines built by pro-Russian and Ukrainian forces during fighting between 2014 and 2022 are now inside Russian-occupied territory.

This map update shows where these older fortifications overlap with newer defenses. (1/8)

A few important notes on this map of fortifications in eastern Ukraine from 2014 to 2022:

First, this data only reflects trenches, barriers, and revetments built before February 2022 that are now within territory occupied by Russian forces. (2/8)

Second, Russian forces have not maintained or expanded most of these positions which dramatically reduces their usefulness when compared to newer defenses. (3/8)

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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

Apr 28

A thread of Russian defensive lines in Ukraine as seen from satellite imagery.

To see more, check out the interactive map and full collection of high resolution imagery here: read.bradyafrick.com/p/russian-fiel…

Russian trenches under construction near Olhynka in Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces in occupied Berdyansk have fortified the airport with trenches, barriers, and ‘dragon’s teeth.’

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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

Apr 9

An updated thread on Russia’s fortifications in occupied Ukraine.

This interactive map shows the extent of their construction and links each point to satellite imagery: google.com/maps/d/edit?mi… (1/8)

Important notes for this map:

1) This map should not be seen as a complete list of Russia's fortifications.
2) The data does not distinguish between different types of fortifications.
3) Only defenses constructed since Russia’s full-scale invasion last year are included.

(2/8)

Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast continue to expand defensive lines and add new layers to existing fortifications.

These fortifications around Vasylivka grew over the past month. (3/8)

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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

Apr 5

Russian forces have moved equipment out of a military depot in northern Crimea over the past month. Recent satellite imagery shows that this site had tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery.

@Maxar

High resolution imagery from @Maxar and @washingtonpost shows some of the equipment at this Russian military depot and the defenses built nearby.

Russian forces constructed several fortifications near this site and throughout occupied Crimea: washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

The removal of Russian military equipment from this depot in occupied Crimea can be seen clearly when comparing high resolution satellite imagery from February 11th to March 16th.

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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

Mar 14

New satellite imagery shows that Russian forces have ramped up the construction of fortifications across occupied regions of Ukraine.

Check out a map of Russia’s field fortifications here: google.com/maps/d/edit?mi… (1/6)

In Luhansk oblast, Russian forces have dug new trenches outside occupied cities. For example, these defenses outside Lysychansk were built in the past few months (2/6)

In the past week, Russian forces in Donetsk oblast have added to fortifications along roads leading to Mariupol and other occupied cities. (3/6)

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Brady Africk

@bradyafr

Mar 6

Russian forces have expanded several air bases since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

This thread highlights some of the changes made to air bases inside Russian territory, as well as those in occupied regions of Ukraine. (1/8)

Millerovo air base is used by Russian aircraft for operations over eastern Ukraine. Late last year, new helipads and areas for vehicles were added to the base. (2/8)