As the war in Ukraine continues, lawyers and human rights groups are increasingly using satellite images as crucial evidence in war crime investigations against Russia. Eurojust reports having over 3,000 files related to potential war crimes and emphasizes the importance of satellite images in establishing timelines and corroborating other evidence. Key providers of these images include Planet Labs, Maxar Technologies, and BlackSky. However, there are barriers to accessing and using these images due to restrictions from organizations like the ICC and NATO. Cases are generally prosecuted in domestic or international courts, with notable warrants issued against Russian leaders for war crimes. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)