War Mapper

open.substack.comWhy the Russian MoD map is wrongAnd why it’s probably not as wrong as you thought

28 May

A Russian MoD map has been leaked. While it's not particularly accurate, it can still be useful in understanding the war in Ukraine. open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...

24 May

After seeing more and more AI maps come up on my feed this month, I've written up some of the ways you can identify them. open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...

21 May

For some reason, almost all of the AI maps I've seen have been for Mali/Sahel. Some of them do look good at first glance, but they are full of inaccuracies.

open.substack.comIslamic State tries their luckAs the Malian Army struggles with the JNIM/FLA coalition, IS moves in.

An update article on the situation in Mali after the attacks over the weekend and Islamic State starting attacks of its own. open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...

🇲🇱 A map of the current situation in Mali as attacks by the JNIM and FLA coalition continue. The coalition has taken control of Kidal, Tessalit, Tessit, Ber, and the mines at In-Tahaka. Not wanting to miss out, ISSP seized Labbezanga, but their attempt to take Ménaka failed.

JNIM has now also initiated a blockade of Bamako, which could slow the government from bringing adequate reinforcements to the already precarious garrisons in the east. With the coalition taking the military outpost in Ber, Tombouctou is now at greater risk.

As before, the operational areas of insurgent groups are shown rather than 'control', due to the fluid nature of the conflict. This map is a collaborative project with @thomasvlinge.bsky.social For media use of the underlying shapefiles, please get in contact with one of us.

5 Mar

A heatmap for the strikes in Iran that have been possible to verify so far. The greatest concentration is, of course, Tehran.

5 Mar

Updated Strike map for Iran. You can check through datapoints for yourself here: warmapper.org/iran-strikes

warmapper.orgIran Strikes | War MapperInteractive maps tracking strikes by Israel and the United States, and retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah, tracked by War Mapper.

5 Mar

I thought I would share some of the strike data that I have. It's a work in progress, and a lot of the labelling and sourcing are still being moved across. warmapper.org/iran-strikes

Close-up satellite imagery from @vantortech.bsky.social showing damage to hardened shelters at the Iranian drone base at Konarak airport.

Close-up satellite imagery from @vantortech.bsky.social showing impacts at the Iranian naval base in Konarak.

Middle East strike map update: 🇮🇷 Nationwide demonstrations that had resumed in the wake of the Ayatollah's death were suppressed by police and government forces. There has been a notable increase in strikes confirmed against police sites across Iran in the past day.

Saudi Arabia and Cyprus/UK? are both now on the list of countries targeted. --> A Saudi Aramco facility in Dammam, near Bahrain, was targeted. --> The UK military base RAF Akrotiri, located in Cyprus, was targeted by drones.

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The strike map, without labels. Iran has successfully struck targets in: 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇦🇪 UAE 🇴🇲 Oman

Syria has also been 'hit', but these appear to still be limited to falling debris or otherwise failing munitions fired by both the US and Iran. So far, no sites have been specifically targeted.

Updated strike map. Notable new strike locations include: --> The French Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, --> Port of Duqm in Oman, --> Tabriz North Missile Base in northern Iran. Note: Only an approximate 4% of claimed strikes on Iran have been confirmed and marked.

The strike map, without labels. Iran has successfully struck targets in: 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇦🇪 UAE 🇴🇲 Oman

An updated map of confirmed strikes. Notable new strikes include: Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Bahrain International Airport, and at least 3 strikes on Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

The same map, without labels

28 Feb

A preliminary map of the strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran, and the strikes by Iran on Israel and US bases across the Middle East. Strikes have been more widespread than is represented; these are based only on reliable reports and confirmations.

28 Feb

Here are a couple of the locations hit by Iran's counter attacks.

28 Feb

And some of the key sites hit in and around Tehran. Reminder that this list is by no means extensive, only those that have supporting evidence.

Ukraine map updates: On the approach to Slov'iansk, Russia has continued the gradual advances of the past few weeks. They have now pushed beyond the northern edge of Nykyforivka.

Near the city of Vovchansk, Ukrainian forces were spotted within Prylipka. Russian control has been adjusted back to the edge of Vovchansk.

Finally, an overview map of the situation in Ukraine as of 26th February 2026.

Ukraine map updates: On the approach to Slov'iansk, Russia has continued the gradual advances of the past few weeks. They have now pushed beyond the northern edge of Nykyforivka.

West of Huliaipole, theRussian forward operating area has been expanded partially beyond the western side of Zaliznychne. Russian control was reduced back to the city of Huliapole on the northern side after Ukrainian units were spotted northeast of Zaliznychne.

Russian forces have pushed forward and taken positions to the west of the settlement of Toretske, which they were seen to have entered 3 weeks ago.

Ukraine map updates: On the approach to Slov'iansk, Russia has continued the gradual advances of the past few weeks. They have now pushed beyond the northern edge of Nykyforivka.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian attacks south of Pokrovske allowed their forces to push the area of Russian control behind the settlement of Ternove.

As I mentioned on Twitter, 90% of the counteroffensive maps you'll have seen are mappers correcting overmarking of Russian advances. Those villages were never truly under Russian control. It was small forward units in contested areas; these are largely just fluctuations in the contested zones.

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On the Zaporizhzhia / Dnipropetrovsk boundary, Ukraine pushed through Sosnivka towards Ternove. Ukraine has also attacked west from their positions around Dobropillia, towards Solodke.

There is some real movement in the line, but the big km2 figures and double digit tallies of settlements retaken is a highly misleading representation of the reality on the ground.

Ukraine map updates: Russian forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.

Along the border in Kharkiv, Russia has entered the settlement of Chuhunivka. South of Vovchansk, Russia has advanced south into the settlement of Symynivka.

In Sumy Oblast, Russia is now confirmed further south, near the edge of the settlement of Korchakivka. Russia also crossed the border and raised flags in the settlement of Pokrovka.

Ukraine map updates: Russian forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.

On the Zaporizhzhia / Dnipropetrovsk boundary, Ukraine pushed through Sosnivka towards Ternove. Ukraine has also attacked west from their positions around Dobropillia, towards Solodke.

In Kharkiv, Russian forward units have advanced through Myrove on the west side of Kup'iansk. Russia has also taken further positions in the settlement of Kurylivka.

Ukraine map updates: Russian forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.

Further north, Russia continued their push from Pryvillia and entered the settlement of Nykyfortivka. The visual Ukrainian pocket formed by these advances has been filled for accuracy. Awaiting confirmation of Russia establishing firm positions in this area.

Russia has also advanced northwest of Pokrovsk, expanding its positions in Hryshyne and approaching Vodianske from the south. To the south, an attack by Ukraine has moved Udachne out of the firm Russian control marking.

8 Feb

Ukraine map updates: On the approach to Slov’iansk, Russia has pushed south from their positions in Zakitne, on the southern bank of the Siverskyi Donets River. Russia has also continued advancing along the E40 and now holds positions on the northern edge of the settlement of Pryvillia.

West of Huliaipole, Russian forces have entered Tsvitkove and Staroukrainka, as well as pushing southwest of Ternuvate.

8 Feb

Finally, an overview map of the situation across the frontline as of 8 February 2026.

Russian forces have entered Illinivka and Stepanivka to the southwest of Kostiantynivka. Russia has also advanced north of Shakhove and entered Sofiivka and Toretske.

open.substack.comUkraine maps are backWarMapper control maps for Ukraine will make their return this week.

1 Feb

Map updates will be starting again this week for Ukraine. There have been a couple of small changes to the way I make them, which are detailed here:

open.substack.comThe collapse of Kurdish RojavaAre we about to see the end of Kurdish autonomy in Syria?

28 Jan

A look at the changes in Syria and what it could mean for the Kurdish people. open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...

open.substack.comA New State in South Yemen, Madruo's Arrest, and Iranian Protests EscalateThe Weekly Brief - 09 Jan 2026

9 Jan

This week's brief takes a look at the newly declared state in South Yemen, the US arrest of Maduro last week, and the ongoing protests in Iran open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...

31 Dec 2025

Happy New Year everyone! 🎊🎉

open.substack.comArmed Chinese Container Ship, US Strikes on IS, and Libyan Generals Killed.The Weekly Brief - 27 Dec 2025

27 Dec 2025

This week's brief looks at the Armed Chinese container ship, US strikes on IS in Nigeria, and a plane crash that killed Libya's top General. open.substack.com/pub/warmappe...