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How Ukraine’s Satellites Help Drive Its War Drones

Monday, August 17, 2026


Ukraine has integrated satellite imagery into its military operations to locate and target positions. The country uses commercial satellite data alongside its own observation systems to identify military assets and plan drone strikes. Access to this imagery has reduced operational planning time, according to Ukrainian military officials. Multiple commercial satellite providers have made their data available to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/world/europe/from-the-sky-to-the-battlefield.html

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