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Our latest research #Map manipulation

Yandex satellite image showing a seemingly untouched patch of forest near Kronstadt, with paths and a few buildings at the edges.
#Map manipulation

What is Russia hiding under fake forests?

Yandex, Russia's most popular map app, faked satellite imagery to hide a military missile battery. Forest patterns repeat unnaturally at the site. We analysed the image – here is what we learned.

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