The Ukrainian assessment said that the exchange of satellite imagery was being organised through a permanent communications channel used by Russia and Iran [File]
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Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across West Asia to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The conclusions, reviewed by Reuters, also found that Russian and Iranian hackers were collaborating in the cyber domain. They represent the most detailed account yet of how Russia has provided secret support to Iran since Israel and the U.S. launched their assault on February 28.
Russian satellites, the undated assessment said, made at least 24 surveys of areas in 11 West Asian countries from March 21 to 31, covering 46 “objects”, including U.S. and other military bases and sites including airports and oil fields.
Published – April 08, 2026 11:16 am IST
