Before Putin invaded Ukraine, nighttime satellite imagery showed the bright lights of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Rivne. Now, lights across the country have dimmed.
Source: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy/NOAA JPSS VIIRSa city-wide lights out as a security measure against the full-scale invasion.
Comparing night illumination can also reveal where unusual ground activity is occurring. Satellite images from February 28 show new light sources directly west and north of Kyiv, which can likely be attributed to theIn modern combat, light can play a critical role in military strategy. “I think it’s crazy that the Russians have lights on,” said Jeffrey Lewis, an arms control expert and professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. “The image is remarkable — it seems to suggest the Russian forces have very poor light discipline.
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