Russia expanded fortifications along border with Ukraine
Russia has expanded fortifications along the border with Ukraine (photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces have expanded their fortifications along the border with Ukraine in recent months, according to OSINT analyst Brady Africk.
He published a map showing numerous Russian field fortifications in Ukraine and around it. The map was created based on satellite imagery obtained from the Sentinel-2 satellite.
In particular, new trenches were built along the border with Ukraine in the Kursk region during the summer.
Russian forces expanded fortifications along the border with Ukraine in recent months.
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
This updated map shows many of these new defenses and links them to satellite imagery. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/gN3EPmx9SV
In Kursk oblast, new trenches were constructed over the summer along the border with Ukraine. (2/5) pic.twitter.com/hWXEMlJBm2
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
In the Bryansk region, new anti-transport ditches have been dug near villages along the border with Ukraine.
In Kursk oblast, new trenches were constructed over the summer along the border with Ukraine. (2/5) pic.twitter.com/hWXEMlJBm2
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
In Bryansk oblast, new anti-vehicle ditches were dug near villages along the border with Ukraine. (3/5) pic.twitter.com/cGYI8lyGk0
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
Satellite images in the Belgorod region also show that new fortifications have been built along the border with Ukraine in recent months.
In Bryansk oblast, new anti-vehicle ditches were dug near villages along the border with Ukraine. (3/5) pic.twitter.com/cGYI8lyGk0
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
In Belgorod oblast, satellite imagery shows new fortifications were also built along the border with Ukraine in recent months. (4/5) pic.twitter.com/gB5OgZSpsL
— Brady Africk (@bradyafr) October 1, 2023
It's important to note that this map should not be considered a comprehensive list of Russian fortifications. It also does not distinguish between barriers, trenches, and other types of fortifications.
Furthermore, not all of these fortifications may currently be staffed by Russian personnel.
You can view the full map at the provided link.
Defense lines in Russia
In the fall of 2022, it was reported that defensive anti-tank structures, similar to those in the occupied Donbas, appeared in the Belgorod region. At the same time, Russians were also constructing reinforced defensive lines in the Kursk region.
It should be noted that in many regions of Russia, as well as in the occupied territories, there have been increasing reports of explosions and "flyovers" in recent times.
