Russian satellites are being used by Iran's allies to carry out strikes on Saudi Arabia
Russian reconnaissance satellites were over Saudi oil pipeline areas before attacks by Iran-backed groups, with 50% more activity than in July. A Houthi official confirmed Iran used Russian satellite data for targeting. Saudi officials say Houthi allies use intelligence from Russia and China.
- The firm found a consistent pattern of Russian satellites orbiting over strike areas.
- A high-ranking Houthi representative confirmed Iran's advisors passed information from Russian satellites to rebels for target selection.
- AURORAH Geosignal Intelligence analyzed 40 missile and drone attacks.
- AURORAH founder Nawaf Obaid stated there was a 100% match between satellite activity and strikes.
Outlets: Agentstvo, Al-Masdar Online, Al-Monitor, IStories, NV English, The Independent, The Moscow Times - Independent News From Russia, The New Arab, Times of Israel
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