Satellite imagery analysis reveals the extent of devastating floods across Mexico and damage to a key oil depot in Crimea following recent attacks.
Mexico is grappling with widespread flooding triggered by torrential rainfall from Storm Max, impacting states including Guerrero and Oaxaca. Planet Labs imagery dated September 16th shows extensive inundation in Acapulco, with entire neighborhoods submerged. The scale of the flooding has overwhelmed infrastructure, cutting off roads and leaving residents stranded.Authorities report at least 48 fatalities as of September 17th, with fears the number will rise as rescue efforts continue and dialogue is restored to isolated areas. The disaster highlights Mexico’s vulnerability to extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, and raises questions about urban planning and disaster preparedness in coastal cities.
Separately, analysis of satellite images captured on September 17th confirms notable damage to an oil depot near feodosia in Crimea.The blaze, reportedly caused by a Ukrainian drone strike, destroyed several storage tanks. Images show widespread fire damage and plumes of smoke rising from the facility, a critical supply point for Russia‘s Black Sea Fleet. The attack disrupts fuel supplies to the peninsula and represents a continued escalation in Ukraine’s targeting of Russian logistical infrastructure. Ukrainian military officials have not yet commented on the incident.
