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Benjamin Strick

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Investigating with OSINT, satellites, maps and good old-fashioned analysis. Then showing you how. Tutorials: https://t.co/jwll4Af0ax

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Our map tracking Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has almost more than 20,000 geolocated videos and photos since 2022. All of the data is interactive and traceable on the map here: 👇

Our map tracking Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has almost more than 20,000 geolocated videos and photos since 2022. All of the data is interactive and traceable on the map here: 👇

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That's one for the books. During this morning's drone attack on Moscow's Kapotnya Oil Refinery a video caught the moment a lid was blown off a reservoir.

That's one for the books. During this morning's drone attack on Moscow's Kapotnya Oil Refinery a video caught the moment a lid was blown off a reservoir.

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We have just updated the map which now has more than 9000 verified and geolocated videos and photos. Zooming in on #Bakhmut shows verified Russian positions on eastern flank (green) and scale of damage in its centre.

We have just updated the map which now has more than 9000 verified and geolocated videos and photos. Zooming in on #Bakhmut shows verified Russian positions on eastern flank (green) and scale of damage in its centre.

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Footage of destruction in southern Beirut after a wave of Israeli airstrikes overnight. Location: 33.8587, 35.51405 (alternative angle below)

Footage of destruction in southern Beirut after a wave of Israeli airstrikes overnight. Location: 33.8587, 35.51405 (alternative angle below)

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The situation in the Darfur city El Fasher (الفاشر) is extremely concerning. It's the last city not under control by the dangerous Rapid Support Forces and has been a safe haven for those fleeing attacks by the RSF. It is now a city under siege and in a grave situation. /1

The situation in the Darfur city El Fasher (الفاشر) is extremely concerning. It's the last city not under control by the dangerous Rapid Support Forces and has been a safe haven for those fleeing attacks by the RSF. It is now a city under siege and in a grave situation. /1

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This is such a great resource from Esri on what's in space, what satellites are in orbit and where they are located 🛰️

This is such a great resource from Esri on what's in space, what satellites are in orbit and where they are located 🛰️

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For those that missed it, Google Earth (online) added the historical imagery feature (previously exclusive to Google Earth Pro). A very nice feature when combined with the timelapse and for sharing analysis based on change over time.

For those that missed it, Google Earth (online) added the historical imagery feature (previously exclusive to Google Earth Pro). A very nice feature when combined with the timelapse and for sharing analysis based on change over time.

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For those of you wanting to test your open source investigative skills, Bellingcat has a series of challenges unlocking this month. Check them out in the link below 👇🤓

For those of you wanting to test your open source investigative skills, Bellingcat has a series of challenges unlocking this month. Check them out in the link below 👇🤓

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The use of arson in communities across Sudan has significantly increased since violence erupted in April last year. Given the widespread nature, our team at Centre for Information Resilience in our #SudanWitness project has been tracking them and logging them on this map:

The use of arson in communities across Sudan has significantly increased since violence erupted in April last year. Given the widespread nature, our team at Centre for Information Resilience in our #SudanWitness project has been tracking them and logging them on this map:

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Satellite maps can hide a lot. A fake forest covers a military base in Russia, another covers a government area in South Korea. So I published a video on the free tools you can use to check edits and trust satellite imagery. Link below 👇

Satellite maps can hide a lot. A fake forest covers a military base in Russia, another covers a government area in South Korea. So I published a video on the free tools you can use to check edits and trust satellite imagery. Link below 👇

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Satellite imagery helps you understand what’s happening on the ground, from above. There are loads of free tools out there. Here are 6 I actually use (and what each is best for). Thread 👇🛰️

Satellite imagery helps you understand what’s happening on the ground, from above. There are loads of free tools out there. Here are 6 I actually use (and what each is best for). Thread 👇🛰️

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Two men were convicted yesterday in what was described as a UK-based “shadow policing operation” for China, involving surveillance & targeting of activists. In one case they tried to get someone to open their door to investigate a 'leak' after pouring water on their doorstep.

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Two men were convicted yesterday in what was described as a UK-based “shadow policing operation” for China, involving surveillance & targeting of activists. In one case they tried to get someone to open their door to investigate a 'leak' after pouring water on their doorstep.

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Incredible footage showing a KIA/PDF drone targeting a vessel carrying Myanmar military soldiers on Irrawaddy River on August 24. More and more footage is being published by Myanmar's resistance forces, showing their growing skill in FPV drone attacks.

Incredible footage showing a KIA/PDF drone targeting a vessel carrying Myanmar military soldiers on Irrawaddy River on August 24. More and more footage is being published by Myanmar's resistance forces, showing their growing skill in FPV drone attacks.

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I built a free tool that shows how night-time lights have changed anywhere on Earth. Here's how it works and why it's useful for monitoring conflict, disasters, development and growth. 👇

I built a free tool that shows how night-time lights have changed anywhere on Earth. Here's how it works and why it's useful for monitoring conflict, disasters, development and growth. 👇

Benjamin Strick

41,639 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Tanzanian police killed protestors and there are signs of unmarked mass graves where bodies were reportedly dumped. It was an honour to support Gianluca Mezzofiore, Larry Madowo and the team at CNN to document these horrible events.

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Tanzanian police killed protestors and there are signs of unmarked mass graves where bodies were reportedly dumped. It was an honour to support Gianluca Mezzofiore, Larry Madowo and the team at CNN to document these horrible events.

Benjamin Strick

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This footage, also filmed in Brno (برنو) in Sudan's South Kordofan region, shows the sheer number of RSF and affiliated fighters that descend upon these small towns when they are attacked, looted and burned.

This footage, also filmed in Brno (برنو) in Sudan's South Kordofan region, shows the sheer number of RSF and affiliated fighters that descend upon these small towns when they are attacked, looted and burned.

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29,590 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

RSF fighters filmed themselves killing civilians in El Fasher. Investigators analysed hundreds of videos, spoke to survivors, reconstructed the assault and identified commanders present during the massacre. Essential forensic work. Watch it. Share it.

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RSF fighters filmed themselves killing civilians in El Fasher. Investigators analysed hundreds of videos, spoke to survivors, reconstructed the assault and identified commanders present during the massacre. Essential forensic work. Watch it. Share it.

Benjamin Strick

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Geolocation of RSF fighters during takeover of Brno (برنو) in South Kordofan. Numerous fires in the area surrounding the village and nearby mountains, primarily from December 19 & 20. Location: 11.27240, 29.4757

Geolocation of RSF fighters during takeover of Brno (برنو) in South Kordofan. Numerous fires in the area surrounding the village and nearby mountains, primarily from December 19 & 20. Location: 11.27240, 29.4757

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Footage surfaced overnight after RSF's takeover of El Fasher showing RSF aligned fighters surrounded by bodies and shooting those who are injured, in El Fasher University (Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science). Location: 13.62852, 25.32765 WARNING: GRAPHIC 🚨

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Footage surfaced overnight after RSF's takeover of El Fasher showing RSF aligned fighters surrounded by bodies and shooting those who are injured, in El Fasher University (Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science). Location: 13.62852, 25.32765 WARNING: GRAPHIC 🚨

Benjamin Strick

26,557 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

This interview with SIR TIVA is incredible. So brave to tell the story of how he was abducted, beaten, shot in the head and left for dead. It is from the latest #BBCAfricaEye investigation, revealing the deadly consequences for critics the Tanzanian Government.

This interview with SIR TIVA is incredible. So brave to tell the story of how he was abducted, beaten, shot in the head and left for dead. It is from the latest #BBCAfricaEye investigation, revealing the deadly consequences for critics the Tanzanian Government.

Benjamin Strick

19,865 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

A single Strava run once gave away the position of an aircraft carrier. With 195M+ users, Strava is one of the largest public location datasets online. So here's a new tutorial on how to find locations on Strava, and the settings that keep your own profile private. 👇

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This tweet by Rapid Support Forces - قوات الدعم السريع is trying to promote the RSF as a peacemaker. It is not. The video below shows the RSF in 2019 leading a massacre, under the rule of Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. This documentary we made shows how the RSF were behind that horrible day:

This tweet by Rapid Support Forces - قوات الدعم السريع is trying to promote the RSF as a peacemaker. It is not. The video below shows the RSF in 2019 leading a massacre, under the rule of Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. This documentary we made shows how the RSF were behind that horrible day:

Benjamin Strick

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The Sudan Shahid map documenting the increase of violence across Sudan since April 15 is now live. You can view it at We are honoured at Centre for Information Resilience to work with C4ADS & Sudan Human Rights Hub to bring light the impact of the ongoing violence on civilians in Sudan.

The Sudan Shahid map documenting the increase of violence across Sudan since April 15 is now live. You can view it at We are honoured at Centre for Information Resilience to work with C4ADS & Sudan Human Rights Hub to bring light the impact of the ongoing violence on civilians in Sudan.

Benjamin Strick

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Today we are launching the Israel-Gaza Conflict Map showing more than 1300 incidents including infrastructure damage, aid obstruction, degrading treatment and more, analysed by our team at Centre for Information Resilience using digital verification techniques.

Today we are launching the Israel-Gaza Conflict Map showing more than 1300 incidents including infrastructure damage, aid obstruction, degrading treatment and more, analysed by our team at Centre for Information Resilience using digital verification techniques.

Benjamin Strick

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Sudan has seeing an incredible amount of violence across the country, much of which the signs can be seen from space and in footage from the ground. In this new YouTube OSINT tutorial, we look at finding Sudan's destroyed towns.

Sudan has seeing an incredible amount of violence across the country, much of which the signs can be seen from space and in footage from the ground. In this new YouTube OSINT tutorial, we look at finding Sudan's destroyed towns.

Benjamin Strick

26,704 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Publicly available clear satellite imagery has been limited over Gaza, but this update from some time ago on Google Earth details widespread damage across Gaza, also showing IDF locations, severe destruction and where new clearings and roads have been made.

Publicly available clear satellite imagery has been limited over Gaza, but this update from some time ago on Google Earth details widespread damage across Gaza, also showing IDF locations, severe destruction and where new clearings and roads have been made.

Benjamin Strick

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