Nighttime lights as a proxy for conflict intensity and infrastructure recovery in Yemen and Ukraine

Key Points

• Nighttime lights serve as a reliable proxy for assessing conflict intensity and infrastructure recovery.
• Geospatial analysis reveals significant correlations between light patterns and conflict-related events in specific regions.
• Use of nighttime lights provides insights into the socio-economic conditions post-conflict, aiding recovery efforts.
• Findings highlight the potential for remote sensing technologies in monitoring and responding to conflict situations.