Field Fortifications in Ukraine - Dataset

This is a dataset which is an attempt to map field fortifications which have been constructed throughout the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.

This dataset is still incomplete and is actively being worked on.

Accessing the dataset

The data is stored in the form of Esri Shapefiles. These files can be found here.

These are the fields defined in each dataset:

• misc.shp - Misc fortifications.
• • type (char[10]): The type of fortification.
• trenches.shp - Trench lines and networks.
• • side (char[2]): The side that controls the trench.
• • • ua: Trenches under Ukrainian control.
• • • ru: Trenches under Russian control.
• • • ??: Trenches which is contested or whose status is unknown.
• positions.shp - Fortifications which are represented with points instead of lines.
• • type (char[80]): The type of field position.
• • • revetment: Vehicle shelters/revetments.
• • • emp: Emplacements.
• • • dugout: Dugouts and shelters.
• • • For unknown/unspecified points, this value is NULL.

TODO

• Surovikin Line
• • Anti-tank ditches
• • Anti-tank obstacles
• • Entrenchments
• Redraw anti-tank ditches in Luhansk
• Redraw and fix entrenchments in and around Krynky, Kherson Oblast
• Split data into a vector tileset for release