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Jun 4, 2025 5 tweets 2 min read
1/ High resolution satellite imagery captured by @Planet and @AirbusDefence shows the aftermath of Ukraine’s strike on the Belaya airbase, situated over 4000 km from Ukraine. Image @planet @AirbusDefence 2/ Imagery reveals significant damage to multiple strategic aircraft including Tu-22 and Tu-95 stationed at Belaya. Assessment suggests impacts on aprons and surrounding infrastructure. Image
May 22, 2025 6 tweets 2 min read
North Korea’s latest naval destroyer has been significantly damaged prior to its launch. In a rare acknowledgment, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported yesterday an incident occurred with a new destroyer in Chongjin, which was close to being launched. Image High resolution satellite imagery from @AirbusSpace shows the ship lies partially submerged on its side, tarpaulins draped over the wreckage in a visible attempt to contain the disaster.
Apr 15, 2025 7 tweets 3 min read
Today we are publishing a new investigation “Brothers in Arms”  conducted in conjunction with @ReutersGraphics that details for the first time the significant scale of munitions transfers from North Korea to Russia since August 2023.

Link and findings below. Since August 2023, four Russian-flagged vessels (Angara, Lady R, Maria, Maia-1) conducted at least 64 voyages between DPRK and Russian Far East ports.

Analysis indicates they delivered over 15,000 containers, estimated to hold 4.2-5.8 million artillery rounds and rockets. Collage of satellite imagery featuring Russian cargo ships imaged in the North Korean port of Rajin.