The War in Ukraine Animated, Each Day – Plus Tracking Progress via NASA…

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June 24, 2022

The War in Ukraine Animated, Each Day – Plus Tracking Progress via NASA Satellites

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I’ve been spending some time animating a map of the war in Ukraine, and I thought it was worth sharing. In the early days of the war, Russia made a rapid advance towards major cities, but this momentum quickly stalled. For most of March, Russia consolidated its gains in regions it had already seized. In April, they withdrew their forces from northern Ukraine, and the rest of the month saw little progress, with them repositioning their forces from north to east.

It wasn’t until May that Russia began making larger operations in the east, and they were successful in capturing the city of Mariupol on the 20th. Since then, they’ve been slowly advancing in the region. Despite this, the front lines on both sides have become more organized and defined, making progress more difficult. In the past 60 days, Russia has indeed made some gains, but they’ve also lost some ground in other areas.

Despite this, they’re still making progress in the east and could potentially finish off the Donetsk salient. It’s also worth noting that NASA’s FIRMS (Fire Information Resource Management System) map, which shows areas detected by satellite with strong signals of infrared radiation, can be a valuable tool in visualizing the conflict. The map can identify areas of heavy fighting in the east and even the front line. While not all the dots on the map are a result of the war, it can be used in conjunction with other sources to gain a better understanding of the conflict. One example of this is a dot that appeared before news of a strike on a gas platform in the Black Sea. That’s all from me, and I hope to continue improving my animation skills and incorporating more high-quality animations in the future.