Satellite images reveal that Russia has completely depleted its armor stockpile in one of its warehouses

Satellite imagery can be used as a tool of espionage between militaries to evaluate stockpiles, troop movements, and positions. Though not an exact science, as these images often lack context, they can be a vital resource for warring parties.

A Czech outlet, ABC Media, has reported that recent satellite images captured over the Omsk Tank Automobile Engineering Institute, an installation near the border with Kazakhstan, show a significant decrease in the number of armed vehicles located at the military facility.

ABC Media writes that the Omsk facility is reportedly the “only higher education institution in Russia that trains engineers with high specialization in the repair, maintenance and modernization of motor and armored vehicles."

What these images might indicate about the supply of Russia’s armored vehicles

In other words, the significant decrease in the number of vehicles parked in Omsk indicates that they may be running low on critical resources, as these vehicles that are used for educational purposes are being sent to the front. However, the engineers and mechanics assigned to repair these vehicles might be relocating to the front lines to expedite the return of tanks to the battlefield.

Trump and Putin speak about the future of the conflict

On Monday, President Trump provided a summary of his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which lasted around two hours. The two heads of state discussed how to move forward with ceasefire negotiations, as reports from the White House highlight that the president is frustrated by Putin’s continued avoidance of these discussions.

President Trump said that the newly elected Pope Leo had offered the Vatican as a possible location for Ukrainian and Russian negotiations. The White House stated that the Russian leader committed to continuing dialogue with Ukraine but made no promises to agree to a ceasefire, even amid growing pressure from both the US and Europe.

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