A Europe-based strategic intelligence organization needed to gain granular insights into the evolving conflict in Ukraine. By harnessing satellite imagery, cell phone data, and advanced GIS techniques, Statistique helped develop a secure, real-time dashboard that provides a comprehensive view of military activity—including unit locations, supply lines, and defensive positions. The solution, deployed on Google BigQuery and visualized through Dash Plotly, plays a pivotal role in shaping decision-making for key defense stakeholders, including the U.S. Army.
Project Overview
- Client: A strategic intelligence organization in the European Union
- Objective: Track and visualize ongoing military operations in Ukraine using geospatial and open-source intelligence (OSINT) data
- Scope: End-to-end development—from data acquisition and pipeline setup to visualization, secure access management, and real-time analytics
Key Components of the Solution
1. Secure Data Ingestion & Storage
- Google BigQuery: We centralized massive volumes of satellite and cell phone data into a single, scalable data warehouse. This enabled near-instant retrieval of geospatial insights, no matter the size of the dataset.
- APIs & Custom Connectors: Automated pipelines pulled in real-time intelligence from multiple sources, reducing manual overhead and enhancing data accuracy.
2. GIS-Driven Analytics
The system fused location-based intelligence with detailed metadata about military units:- Satellite Imagery Integration: Algorithms correlated troop movements, supply routes, and camp locations with high-resolution imagery.
- Cell Phone Data Correlation: Tracked communications footprints to identify active or idle units, as well as possible staging sites.
- Defensive Strategy Mapping: Overlaid known fortifications and defensive lines to spot potential vulnerabilities or strategic chokepoints.
3. Interactive Dashboards with Dash Plotly
We built a password-protected, role-based web application showcasing real-time maps, charts, and intelligence layers:- Drill-Down Views: From a broad geographic overview down to specific units, enabling analysts to investigate crucial details with a few clicks.
- Layered Geospatial Data: Distinct layers for troop locations, vehicle movements, and defense lines, offering a unified lens on multi-pronged battlefield developments.
- Custom Alerts & Filters: Flags suspicious movements and highlights newly identified camps or potential massing of forces.
4. Enterprise-Grade Security
Given the sensitive nature of wartime intelligence:- Secure Access Protocols: Encrypted connections and multi-factor authentication restricted dashboard entry to authorized personnel only.
- Granular Permissions: Role-based controls ensured that sensitive data—like coordinates of specialized units—remained visible only to individuals with the proper clearance.
Results & Impact
- Real-Time Situational Awareness The integrated dashboard empowers analysts and military planners to respond quickly to shifting front lines, helping them anticipate possible escalations or breakthroughs.
- Improved Decision-Making for Defense Stakeholders By visualizing open-source intelligence in a single pane of glass, the U.S. Army and allied forces can quickly coordinate troop deployments, safeguard supply lines, and optimize strategic positioning.
- Efficient Resource Allocation Automated ingestion and analytics save countless hours of manual data sifting, enabling intelligence teams to focus on deeper analysis, scenario planning, and diplomatic advisories.
- Scalable for Future Conflict Monitoring Built on robust cloud infrastructure, the system can easily accommodate additional data sources, new geographic areas, or evolving intelligence paradigms—ensuring continued relevance and adaptability.
Why Statistique?
By blending advanced analytics, secure architecture, and GIS expertise, Statistique delivers mission-critical insights that inform high-stakes decisions. Our proven track record in data consolidation, real-time intelligence, and intuitive visualization sets us apart—whether for strategic warfare analysis or any other domain requiring actionable data. Interested in unleashing the full power of your data? Contact us to see how our tailored solutions can bring clarity, agility, and security to your next big challenge.
