Consider This from NPR From Selfies To Satellites, The War In Ukraine Is History's Most Documented
Aug 8, 2023
Greg Myre, an NPR national security correspondent, dives into the unprecedented documentation of the Ukraine war, marking it as history's most recorded conflict. He discusses how advances in technology allow real-time updates through social media and satellite imagery, reshaping war reporting. Myre also highlights the influence of civilian-captured footage and the contrasting narratives from Ukraine and Russia on global perceptions. This firehose of information significantly differs from the controlled news flow of past wars.
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Early Social Media Use
- Ukrainians used selfies and social media to document the war.
- President Zelenskyy's defiant selfie and the sunflower seed video are examples.
Real-time Information
- Unlike previous wars with limited updates, the Ukraine war provides real-time information.
- This includes details on airstrikes, troop movements, and even a mutiny attempt.
Old-School War Reporting
- Greg Myre's early war reporting involved a blind treasure hunt for information.
- He had to physically visit various locations due to lack of technology.