An investigation by Molfar analysed a potential link between sales of commercial satellite images of Ukrainian areas and Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.

Investigators analysed 321 cases. Out of this number, 277 confirmed that satellite images of the exact locations that were later targeted by Russia had been ordered a few days before the strikes.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre reached out to 8 satellite companies mentioned in the investigation (Maxar, Planet, 21AT, Satellogic, SI Imaging Services, SpaceWill, ImageSat International and Capella). None of the companies responded.