OSM contribution analysis in war time

Room: Martinique

Sunday, 12:30
Duration: 5 minutes (plus Q&A)

Language: en


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  • Amine Chebil
  • Raphaël Bres
  • Malek Rihani

This study analyzes OpenStreetMap contributions in Ukraine since the February 2022 invasion, crossing OSM building edits with ACLED conflict events and frontline geometries. Results reveal a sharp spike in edits following the invasion, concentrated around Kyiv, alongside a moderate correlation between bombardment events and mapping activity. Spatial analysis shows contributions near the frontline even in occupied areas, suggesting deletions and ruin tags as proxies for physical destruction.