Rostov Southern HQ
Southern Military District Headquarters
T431 detections (7d)Ground ForcesSouthern Military District
~1300 km to Vilnius
Activity Level
MODERATE
🛰 2026-03-10
49
FIRMS total
31
Last 7 days
7
IMINT analyses
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Aircraft spotted
MODERATE
Vehicles
UNKNOWN
Runway
🛰 Optical Analysis (Sentinel-2 · 10m)
The Rostov Southern HQ appears to be operating at a moderate activity level. Vehicle concentrations are visible in several areas, consistent with routine operations for a military headquarters. No significant changes or unusual activity are discernible at this resolution.
UNKNOWN
Runway
—
Aircraft
MODERATE
Vehicles
Several areas within the HQ complex show bright spots consistent with vehicle parking, particularly around administrative buildings and motor pools. Snow cover may obscure some vehicles.
Confidence: MEDIUM · Model: Gemini 2.5 Flash · Image: 2026-03-10
📊 Activity Trend (7 observations)
2025-09-112026-03-10
HighModerateLow
⚠ Threat Assessment
SMD HQ coordinates all operations in the southern direction including Ukraine. Command facility activity is an indicator of operational tempo.
Site Profile
- Tier
- T4 — Interior — movement detection
- Unit / Equipment
- Southern Military District Headquarters
- Branch
- Ground Forces
- Military District
- Southern Military District
- Distance to Estonia
- ~2200 km to Tallinn
- Center
- 47.2356°N, 39.7128°E
🛰 ESRI World Imagery · 0.3m47.2356°N, 39.7128°E
🔥 Thermal Detection Timeline
2026-03-14 13:23FIRMS 11.63MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 13:23FIRMS 14.91MWHigh confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 13:23FIRMS 15.68MWHigh confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 13:23FIRMS 5.69MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 5MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 7.5MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 5MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 9.95MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 9.95MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 3.38MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 4.22MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 6.59MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 5MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 6.59MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 2.76MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 2.76MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 6.59MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 12:04FIRMS 9.95MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (NOAA-20)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 6.89MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 5.45MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 5.45MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 31.83MWHigh confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 31.83MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 11.08MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 8.44MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 3.69MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 31.83MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 11.08MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 6.89MWNominal confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)
2026-03-14 11:41FIRMS 11.08MWHigh confidence · VIIRS (Suomi NPP)