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Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases (arstechnica.com)
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Planet Labs, one of the world’s leading commercial satellite imaging companies, said Friday it is placing a hold on releasing imagery of some parts of the Middle East as a regional war enters its second week.

Planet wants to prevent "adversarial actors" from using images for "Battle Damage Assessment" purposes.

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[–] 54 points 5 months ago (1 child)

As if China and Russia didn't have satellites. They just don't want to admit they've stepped into deep doodoo, so the general public must not find out.

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  • [–] 35 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Israel has made it illegal to post photos and videos of damage caused by Iranian missiles in Israel. They have an agenda.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    I think it’s the common practice under the war. Not saying this war is totally shit.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago*

    I guess it depends... sometimes you just want to anger your populace with how inhumane your enemy is.

    In isntreal case, i think they try to sell the idea that they are invencible, more intelligent, better prepared and that resistance is futile.

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