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oa Application of Remote Sensing Methods for Assessing Land Damage Resulting from Military Operations
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 18th International Conference Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment, Apr 2025, Volume 2025, p.1 - 5
Abstract
The study assesses the environmental impact of military operations with a focus on soil damage in the Kharkiv region. Using remote sensing and geoinformation technologies, through the analysis of Planet Scope satellite images from February to November 2022, 15,588 craters caused by shelling and bombing were identified. The study highlights the dynamic nature of soil damage due to ongoing military operations, natural processes, and agricultural activities. The data obtained highlight the importance of retrospective analysis of satellite imagery for accurate damage assessment, land restoration planning, and documentation of environmental crimes. A key finding is the need to create a spatiotemporal database for tracking land damage and land restoration planning.