The ICEYE satellite tv for pc bought by Ukrainian volunteers is already producing outcomes on the battlefield, Ukrainian Protection Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has stated.
“For apparent causes, I am unable to reveal all the main points, however simply think about: within the first two days of the satellite tv for pc’s operation, greater than 60 models of navy tools had been found, which the enemy tried to disguise in forest belts and different obstacles. It was discovered as a result of ICEYE satellites gather data utilizing Artificial aperture radar (SAR) expertise. This tools could be very tough or not possible to detect with optical satellites. On the identical time, the coordinates of the ‘hidden’ had been promptly transferred for inflicting hearth injury. Specifically, within the space of Kreschenivka and Ukrainka settlements in Kherson area, in addition to close to Novoselivka in Donetsk area,” Reznikov wrote on Fb.
“Actually, in these two days alone, the enemy has misplaced extra armored autos than all the venture with satellites is value,” the minister added.
He pressured that one of many satellites totally works for the wants of the Ukrainian protection, and virtually 20 extra are concerned if needed. The photographs are instantly deciphered and processed by navy intelligence specialists of the Ministry of Protection who’ve undergone applicable coaching.
The minister famous that the flexibility to mix optical satellite tv for pc information from companions and SAR information essentially will increase the flexibility of Ukrainian troops to establish and strike at Russian occupiers. Satellites with SAR expertise turn out to be particularly related in autumn and winter when the climate is unhealthy, cloudy or snowy.
As well as, the Ukrainian navy was in a position to decide the place and when to get the mandatory information.
“Presently, systematic monitoring of the primary areas of fight operations within the south and east is being carried out,” Reznikov stated.
“As soon as once more I need to thank everybody who joined the financing of this initiative, the staff of the Serhiy Prytula Basis for its implementation, entrepreneur Max Polyakov for an important contribution. It is a actual contribution to strengthening the protection of Ukraine as a consequence of its technological benefit. In spite of everything, the Russian troops should not have such capabilities. I’ve repeatedly famous that we might be capable to defeat Russia solely because of the high quality of our protection. That’s the reason I take into account this venture a form of start-up that can open the door for different bold initiatives and options,” the minister pressured.
