Investigations

Computer game Atomic Heart: propaganda of the USSR, sanctioned investors, tops from Russia
Computer game Atomic Heart: propaganda of the USSR, sanctioned investors, tops from Russia

The National Research Agency OSINT community conducted an investigation into the company that developed the computer game Atomic Heart. The article provides solid evidence why this game and all further developments of the company should be completely canceled, given the danger such actions pose to Ukrainian citizens. Propaganda of the USSR, sanctioned investors, top of company’s management from Russia, ties with Russian oligarchs and media giants – all this and more in the National Research Agency OSINT investigation.

National Research Agency finds military targets on social media: destroyed railway bridge in the village of Dronivka, Donetsk region
National Research Agency finds military targets on social media: destroyed railway bridge in the village of Dronivka, Donetsk region

The National Research Agency OSINT community has developed a unique training material on the use of OSINT and GEOINT techniques to complete the tasks of military intelligence. Locations are searched by analyzing enemy propaganda resources, reports of Russian war correspondents, and social media of Russian military servicemen.

Microchips for the war against Ukraine: how Russia bypasses sanctions with the help of Kazakhstan?
Microchips for the war against Ukraine: how Russia bypasses sanctions with the help of Kazakhstan?

The National Research Agency team conducted an investigation that exposed schemes of parallel import of goods to the Russian Federation through Kazakhstan. Including dual-use products that can be fully or partially used for military purposes. We reveal parallel import schemes and name the legal entities involved in them.

Thousands of tanks in service with Western allies: why can't they arm Ukraine now?
Thousands of tanks in service with Western allies: why can't they arm Ukraine now?

The National Research Agency OSINT community has analyzed the stocks of combat and decommissioned tanks in different countries of the world. The article presents calculations of the stocks, lists the countries that own the tanks, analyzes the supplies of tanks to Ukraine, and provides an approximate average cost of tanks and their characteristics. Challenger 1, Challenger 2, Leopard 1, Leopard 2, Abrams, T-72 – analytics on each tank model in the National Research Agency investigation.

Identification of Russian soldier looter from Bucha by stolen AirPods
Identification of Russian soldier looter from Bucha by stolen AirPods

The National Research Agency OSINT community has identified a Russian serviceman who robbed a civilian's house in Bucha during the temporary occupation of the city by Russian troops in March 2022. The offender was identified by analyzing his movements using the location tracking service of a stolen Apple gadget.

What music did Ukrainians listen to in 2022: Russian artists in the charts. National Research Agency analytics
What music did Ukrainians listen to in 2022: Russian artists in the charts. National Research Agency analytics

The National Research Agency OSINT community has researched popular music streaming services in Ukraine in 2022 to compare how music preferences and user behavior of Ukrainians have changed in both halves of the year. The top charts of music streaming platforms in Ukraine, the language of songs on music streaming platforms, the top 10 tracks on each streaming service, as well as traffic and download analytics on the platforms – all this is in National Research Agency's article.