Ottawa Intelligence Firm Sapper Labs Tracked Russian Preparations Ahead of 2022 Ukraine Invasion
Sapper Labs Inc., an Ottawa-based intelligence company led by CEO Allen Dillon, provided the Canadian government with key insights into Russia's preparations for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine by tracking PMC Wagner and analyzing more than 2,000 companies moving Russian assets.
Sapper Labs Inc., an Ottawa-based intelligence company led by chief executive Allen Dillon, provided key insights to the Canadian government regarding how Russia was preparing for its attack on Ukraine in 2022.
Prior to the invasion, Sapper Labs tracked the activity of PMC Wagner, a private military contractor with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. To conduct its analysis, the company relied on public domain information alongside specialized commercial sources, including satellite sensors and air and sea tracking data.
In addition to monitoring military-linked entities, Sapper Labs analyzed more than 2,000 companies that were aiding Russia by moving its assets and money. The firm's work ultimately delivered critical intelligence to Canada about Russian military preparations ahead of the conflict.