Ukrainian military intelligence has been detecting Russian military facilities using the ICEYE satellite for almost two years.

This satellite was purchased with donations from citizens.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that the satellite allows data to be received both from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine and from other places on the planet where Russia’s military forces and assets are located.

The prompt receipt of intelligence data became possible thanks to the initiative of the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation and donations from Ukrainians to the “people’s Bayraktar,” which in 2022 was used to purchase a satellite at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

Throughout using the “people’s satellite” and access to the ICEYE satellite constellation, Ukrainian specialists have taken a total of 4173 images of enemy targets, including:

• 370 – airfields;
• 238 – air defense and radio reconnaissance positions;
• 153 – oil depots and fuel warehouses;
• 147 – missile, aviation weapons, and ammunition depots;
• 17 – naval bases.

The ICEYE lens also captures the Russian Armed Forces’ permanent deployment points, training grounds, military camps, and mobilization centers.

It is noted that this makes it possible “to track the dynamics of Russia’s movements with personnel, to reveal its military intentions in order to disrupt them.”

In addition, the satellite allows us to monitor the aggressor country’s military industry and logistics network, which includes the illegal bridge across the Kerch Strait.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that the ICEYE spacecraft is able to clearly see the concentration of even carefully camouflaged enemy mechanized units with their equipment.

“Its images allow us to accurately identify the type and type of enemy combat aircraft, ships, and air defense systems detected, as well as to record the level of damage to the enemy’s facilities,” the statement reads.

It is reported that about 38% of the entire data set obtained through ICEYE was used to directly prepare fire on the enemy.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the entire Ukrainian society, which joined the fundraising for the spacecraft, as well as to every volunteer who provides daily assistance to the defenders of Ukraine.