What is open-source intelligence – and how is it helping to map the Ukraine war?

Satellite images and TikTok videos are among weapons in online sleuths’ arsenal

A Ukrainian soldier stands guard at a checkpoint outside Brovary
A Ukrainian soldier stands guard at checkpoint outside Brovary
(Image credit: Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times)

A growing number of journalists, researchers and amateurs are winning huge online followings by casting fresh light on Russia’s actions in Ukraine using freely available information.

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