On 28 October, Kurdistan24 and UNITED24 Media carried reports linking Russian reconnaissance satellites to Iraqi militia and Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia. Both described a geospatial investigation covering 40 attacks between 1 July and 19 October, with Russian satellites observed over the relevant locations before strikes; the reported sites included oil infrastructure, Taif air base and the CIA station in Riyadh.
- Kurdistan2428 Oct, 10:22
“Russian spy satellites helped Iranian-backed militias and Houthi forces carry out precision strikes against Saudi Arabia's most critical oil and military infrastructure”
Russian spy satellites helped Iranian-backed militias and Houthi forces carry out precision strikes against Saudi Arabia's most critical oil and military infrastructure
- UNITED24 Media28 Oct, 14:07
“AURORAH Geosignal Intelligence examined 40 attacks carried out against Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis and militias in Iraq between July 1 and October 19. The firm found Russian government and military satellites operating over targeted areas before and after every strike.”
AURORAH Geosignal Intelligence examined 40 attacks carried out against Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis and militias in Iraq between July 1 and October 19. The firm found Russian government and military satellites operating over targeted areas before and after every strike.