# Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-07 · DefenseNews.com*

## Key points

- Russian satellites conducted at least 24 detailed surveys of military sites in 11 Middle Eastern countries.
- Satellite imagery was shared with Iran, enabling targeted strikes on military bases within days of surveillance.
- A permanent communications channel exists between Russian and Iranian intelligence for exchanging satellite data.
- Russian and Iranian hacker groups are collaborating, sharing techniques and targeting critical infrastructure in the Gulf.
- Russian satellites actively surveyed the Strait of Hormuz, supporting Iran's de facto blockade of hostile vessels.

**Companies:** Kayhan Space
**Countries:** Russia, Iran, United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain

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