GeoConfirmed

Map and Investigations = by volunteers.

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

The State of the "X" OSINT Community,
a message to the 'OSINT' accounts.

Let’s all take a step back and look at the broader “OSINT” community, especially after Elon Musk’s changes.

What do we actually see?

Engagement Farmers.

The majority of these accounts claim to do OSINT and even include it in their name. But most of them don’t do the work. At best, they’re bad news aggregators — copying and pasting information without citing sources, rewriting descriptions to grab attention, and shaping opinions based on unverified data. They chase attention, not accuracy. In other words, they’re engagement farmers.
These accounts make up most of what’s now labeled as “OSINT.”

News aggregators.

Then there’s a second group — the news aggregators who at least add some value. They collect and organize information into threads or perform basic analyses that make data easier to understand. Importantly, they also give proper credit to the original sources. For them, it’s not about being the first to post — it’s about gathering reliable information and presenting it clearly and responsibly.

OSINT.

Finally, there are the 'real' OSINT accounts.

A definition: "OSINT is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting publicly available information from open sources to produce insights for decision-making, threat assessment, and investigations."

The real OSINT accounts go beyond aggregation.
They verify locations, identify equipment types, and perform full investigations — turning raw data into actionable, verified insights.

Mistakes.

And yes, even OSINT accounts make mistakes. Why?

Because OSINT is only as accurate as the information available at the time of analysis. That’s why verifying the basic data used in any analysis must always be a priority. Crediting sources is equally important — it allows others to understand the reasoning behind the analysis and, if necessary, to verify the same sources independently.

When new information emerges, earlier conclusions may turn out to be flawed. It’s then the responsibility of the OSINT account to evaluate whether the new data impacts the final assessment. If it does, the correct course of action is clear: delete the original post and start again. Deletion is the only acceptable response when an error alters the conclusion.

GeoConfirmed.

We know where we stand:
GeoConfirmed is a verification community of more than 100 volunteers, dedicated to answering factual “where” questions.
Does that make us an OSINT account? That’s not for us to decide.

In four years, GeoConfirmed has made seven mistakes — just seven. Each time, we reviewed our verification process, because seven out of more than 60,000 published geolocations is still seven too many.
That’s the level of responsibility our admin team has committed to. We guarantee where something happened — not what happened, and not when. With the exemption for our 'investigations' where we used the geolocation as a basis for a further analysis.
And in every one of those seven cases, we deleted our tweets and posted corrections.

How many accounts, even 'OSINT' accounts, get fact-based feedback, even Community Notes, but never make corrections? For them, it’s not about the facts. The initial tweet draws attention — and that’s what matters most to them.

How to handle mistakes.

Everyone can make mistakes. There is only one correct response to a mistake: delete the tweet and post a new one with the correction.
Let’s be very clear about this. Accounts that post a “correction” in a follow-up tweet are still benefiting from the attention generated by the original post. They aren’t prioritizing facts — they’re preserving engagement. The correction will never reach as many people as the original tweet, meaning the misinformation or disinformation continues to spread.

Deleting the mistaken tweet and reposting it with the correct information is the only responsible solution.

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So, if you call yourself an OSINT account, ask yourself this:

Am I part of the third group? Am I doing what should be expected from an OSINT account?

If the answer is no, then you are not an OSINT account and shouldn’t present yourself as one. Unless you take concrete steps to meet the standards of real OSINT work, you’re not contributing to the field: you’re merely chasing attention under a false label. That doesn’t make you an OSINT account — it makes you a fraud, using OSINT for attention, and adding noise instead of value.

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Pictured:
GeoConfirmed’s admin team verified geolocations conducted by the GeoConfirmed volunteer community, as well as contributions from other volunteers, related to the Ukraine–Russia conflict.
Over 50,000+ GeoConfirmed locations where events occured.
(https://t.co/IJABboi2yG)

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/LNFQkX2yqZ

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

A Russian FPV drone attacked a person walking a dog.

48.619182, 37.559693
Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

0:38-0:49 - A Russian FPV drone attacking a person walking a dog.

48.619182, 37.559693
8GWVJH95+MV Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_

Reported involved units:
UAV Unit "Cuckoos Nest" / "Гнездо Кукушки" ▸ Unknown Parental Unit ▸ Russian Armed Forces

Reported involved equipment:
FPV (First Person View) OWAD (One Way Attack Drone)

Geolocation:
https://t.co/GvZuIS2tCb

Location:
https://t.co/R20YXHg27P

Sources:
https://t.co/Y8fMyor8Lu
https://t.co/dpMMUgYzD8

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua 0:38-0:49:
https://t.co/Pl5phSwfOV

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/DpYp4X8Pt7

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

Evacuation of civilians from Oleshky during ceasefire.

46.617983, 32.720589
Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

Evacuation of civilians from Oleshky during ceasefire.

46.617983, 32.720589
8GRJJP9C+56 Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_

Geolocation:
https://t.co/0ioKNlNIpE

Location:
https://t.co/nv5YxHeKCm

Sources:
https://t.co/sYFbg2ID2K
https://t.co/ucH5dDdpsO

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua https://t.co/5FGrfkyJWA

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/qbw1BRgCz2

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

49.658319, 38.398720
Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

49.658319, 38.398720
8GXWM95X+8F Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_ and @cyber_boroshno

Reported involved units:
Strike Wing Platoon "SKYFOM" ▸ Unmanned Systems Battalion ▸ 3rd Assault Brigade ▸ 3rd Army Corps ▸ Ukrainian Ground Forces

Reported involved equipment:
Mi-8M series
Hornet

Geolocation:
https://t.co/D600EFFBLF
https://t.co/JBDSlQI2hk
https://t.co/SIyUAWaGUC

Location:
https://t.co/gIyPGnYa65

Sources:
https://t.co/FMYlJUC0oL
https://t.co/zlvmXXfPZr

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua https://t.co/LWwWy0WCmv

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/qThnT0tFT0

[Cyber Boroshno @cyber_boroshno]

3rd Army Corps destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a Hornet drone in Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast.

~45 km from the frontline.

49.658283, 38.398911

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

49.658319, 38.398720
8GXWM95X+8F Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_ and @cyber_boroshno

Reported involved units:
Strike Wing Platoon "SKYFOM" ▸ Unmanned Systems Battalion ▸ 3rd Assault Brigade ▸ 3rd Army Corps ▸ Ukrainian Ground Forces

Reported involved equipment:
Mi-8M series
Hornet

Geolocation:
https://t.co/D600EFFBLF
https://t.co/JBDSlQI2hk
https://t.co/SIyUAWaGUC

Location:
https://t.co/gIyPGnYa65

Sources:
https://t.co/FMYlJUC0oL
https://t.co/zlvmXXfPZr

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua https://t.co/LWwWy0WCmv

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/aiIsPXavwz

[imi (m) @moklasen]

RU 3rd Division (20th CAA) observing UA 3rd Assault Brigade assaulting with a group of UGVs
49.29006, 37.93966 (0:38)
Druzhelyubivka, Kharkiv
@UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

0:33-0:45 - The Russian 3rd Division is observing an assault by a Ukrainian group of 5 UGVs, reportedly from the 3rd Assault Brigade.

49.290060, 37.939660
8GXV7WRQ+2V Druzhelyubivka, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @moklasen

Reported involved units:
3rd Assault Brigade ▸ 3rd Army Corps ▸ Ukrainian Ground Forces
3rd Motorized Rifle Division ▸ 20th Guards Combined Arms Army ▸ Moscow Military District ▸ Russian Ground Forces

Reported involved equipment:
Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)

Geolocation:
https://t.co/nXJwBeczh7

Location:
https://t.co/mKZaCMk3Cz

Sources:
https://t.co/kLAJKHirw1
https://t.co/1gqw9lyGLo

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[imi (m) @moklasen]

https://t.co/tdKstdsocP

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/hmPuc0PZXz

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

A vehicle used to evacuate civilians was hit by a Russian FPV drone. Three volunteers were injured, one of whom is in a critical condition.

48.719092, 37.582697
Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

A vehicle used to evacuate civilians was hit by a reported Russian FPV drone. Three volunteers were injured, one of whom is in a critical condition.

48.719092, 37.582697
8GWVPH9M+J3 Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_

Reported involved equipment:
FPV (First Person View) OWAD (One Way Attack Drone)

Geolocation:
https://t.co/XAiUwmMmWE

Location:
https://t.co/Tb7pqtAOjM

Sources:
Pic
https://t.co/yOOkrqKYGq
(1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6 & 5/6)
https://t.co/m1DoUVWPoU
Vid
https://t.co/OFoMKFmEz8
https://t.co/dAZYydPgqp

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/yKUODhLevb

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

A vehicle used to evacuate civilians was struck by a Russian FPV drone.

48.665065, 37.534929
Krasnotorka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

A vehicle used to evacuate civilians was struck by a reported Russian FPV drone.

48.665065, 37.534929
8GWVMG8M+2X Krasnotorka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_

Reported involved equipment:
FPV (First Person View) OWAD (One Way Attack Drone)

Geolocation:
https://t.co/0VELXUV0Hf

Location:
https://t.co/dV93gSEWOO

Sources:
https://t.co/vHLH7XbIyi
https://t.co/TFarZMW2xR

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

[Dominik @99Dominik_]

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua Published on 28/10/2026.
https://t.co/jaBuswwvAK

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/SA8L9pOPK8

[MPGeoint @LoLManya]

7H8739CP+QF

Yemeni forces assault Ansar Allah positions on the Al-Jawf front.
(2026-10-30~)

[0:27-0:44] — 16.071958, 45.386192

@GeoConfirmed @viditbot

Source: https://t.co/20tRGlQYxu

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap YEM.

Point of view - Yemeni forces assault Houthi positions on the Al-Jawf front.

16.071958, 45.386192
7H8739CP+QF

GeoLocated by @LoLManya

Reported involved units:
Ansar Allah
22nd Infantry Brigade ▸ 6th Military Region ▸ Yemeni Ground Forces

Geolocation:
https://t.co/TiITenMA5A

Location:
https://t.co/SdWYHhuYP0

Sources:
https://t.co/SsU5cNb6px
https://t.co/NlOkzv0cwy

Visit our map: https://t.co/5mifzv2ayS

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/ryAFfeoS6k

[MPGeoint @LoLManya]

7H56F345+J7

Airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in south Taiz.
(2026-10-28~)

~POV — 13.456553, 44.058237

@GeoConfirmed @viditbot

Source: https://t.co/cUjGMneIpp

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap YEM.

Rough point of view - Airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in south Taiz.

13.456553, 44.058237
7H56F345+J7 Al Misrakh, Yemen

GeoLocated by @LoLManya

Geolocation:
https://t.co/s9HSazAiDB

Location:
https://t.co/lBUvdhQ8Dj

Sources:
https://t.co/3M2O2Wcm3M
https://t.co/UAAjGkwNP1

Visit our map: https://t.co/5mifzv2ayS

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

Geolocation:
https://t.co/sWp0yRavq7

[Bielitz @Bielitzling]

177th Separate Guards Marine Infantry Regiment shows footage caliming to be in Dobropilliya while actually filming in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap

48.294688, 37.265372 (0:41)
src: https://t.co/CaMmDIDyCn

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

Disinformation.

0:38-0:42 - 177th Separate Guards Marine Infantry Regiment shows footage claiming to be in Dobropilliya while actually filming in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast

Note: From the Chechen forces during the assault on Mariupol (they were nicknamed the “TikTok army” because many of their “fighter” videos were filmed safely behind the front line...) to numerous similar attempts this year, be aware: this is a common Russian practice.
That is why, once again, geolocation matters.

48.294688, 37.265372
8GWV77V8+V4 Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @Bielitzling

Reported involved units:
177th Naval Infantry Regiment ▸ Caspian Flotilla ▸ Russian Navy

Geolocation:
https://t.co/0isly8OG0C

Location:
https://t.co/3hTHVeVLxl

Sources:
https://t.co/e8AxMT5VRD
https://t.co/jENDOVeyCA

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPTwn

[Bielitz @Bielitzling]

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