Debunking warfare narratives: the role of commercial satellites in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Seden Akcinaroglu; Ekrem Karakoc; Ozlem Tonguc

doi:10.1117/12.3013470

6 June 2024 Debunking warfare narratives: the role of commercial satellites in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Seden Akcinaroglu, Ekrem Karakoc, Ozlem Tonguc

Proceedings Volume 13058, Disruptive Technologies in Information Sciences VIII; 1305810 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013470
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2024, National Harbor, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Over the past three decades, information warfare has emerged as a critical component of international conflict. With the proliferation of technology and media networks, various stakeholders have exploited their capabilities to manipulate public perception. The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict underscores the potency of these tactics, as they deepen societal divides and obstruct efforts at conflict resolution. Disinformation spans a wide gamut, from denials of human rights abuses to personal defamation. A primary challenge in countering disinformation lies in its tenacity, bolstered by confirmation bias—a tendency to dismiss evidence that contradicts existing beliefs. Against this backdrop, we delve into the potential of commercial satellites, which operate outside of state domains, as a means of countering falsehoods through textual and visual evidence. Utilizing an online survey targeting citizens in Russia, we assess the impact of disinformation campaigns on attitudes towards the war and its leaders and evaluate the efficacy of commercial satellites as a debunking instrument.

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Seden Akcinaroglu, Ekrem Karakoc, and Ozlem Tonguc "Debunking warfare narratives: the role of commercial satellites in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict", Proc. SPIE 13058, Disruptive Technologies in Information Sciences VIII, 1305810 (6 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013470

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