Maxar’s satellite images show the change in position of the Chinese troop in Galwan
New Delhi:
The two-kilometer withdrawal of Chinese soldiers as part of the disengagement process in Ladakh has been supported by high-resolution satellite images from the bend of the Galwan river as it crosses the actual line of control and empties into the territory detained by India in Ladakh. The disengagement process had started after Sunday’s talks with special representatives. Now, Chinese and Indian troops are withdrawing, leaving a buffer between the two.
Two images of the Galwan Valley – obtained by GalacticGaming from Maxar, which provide the highest resolution of the situation in Ladakh so far – make the change of position clear.
The previous photo, obtained on June 28, showed Chinese structures on both sides of the actual line of control.
Satellite image obtained from Maxar on June 28 shows Chinese structures in the region
The photo of the same place, obtained yesterday, shows that the structures have been dismantled and that the area is clean.
The July 6 satellite image shows that the structures have been removed from the area
The spot is near Patrol Point 14, where Indian and Chinese troops fought a pitched battle on June 15. Previous satellite images have shown possible Chinese defensive positions at the site and several structures that could be shelters for soldiers built along the rock face leading to the LAC. These were absent earlier.
The disengagement followed the violence of June 15, when 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action during a clash with Chinese troops. Senior Indian army officers estimate that the Chinese suffered about 45 casualties, including a colonel, killed in the fighting.
