Satellite Monitoring of the Effects of Hostilities on Especially Valuable Coastal Areas of the Dnipro-Buh Estuary

Abstract

Assessing the impact of military actions is an important task that allows for evaluating the extent of damage, forecasting environmental restoration measures, and making decisions regarding risk and threat management. The purpose of the work is to develop a procedure for applying satellite monitoring to assess the impact of military actions on natural complexes. The study presents available tools for identifying fires and damage to forest stands, steppe areas, and arable land, as well as determining their area and nature. Using the proposed satellite monitoring procedure, an assessment of the fire consequences for the especially valuable areas of the Dnipro-Buh Estuary in Mykolaiv region (Ukraine) was conducted. © 2025 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.