A Chinese satellite image taken July 21 shows at least 24 US Air Force aerial refueling tankers at Ramon Airport near Eilat, according to the open-source intelligence account Abu Ali Express.
01 · THE DISPATCH
A satellite image taken on July 21 and analyzed by the open-source intelligence account Abu Ali Express shows at least 24 US Air Force aerial refueling aircraft at Ramon Airport, Eilat, visible in a Chinese commercial satellite image. The large number of tankers at a single Israeli airport suggests a significant American logistical presence, though the mission or operational status of the aircraft is not specified. The Zioneer has previously reported on US tanker activity across the Middle East in recent weeks.
02 · How it developed
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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