Our mission is to make conflict reporting more transparent and more usable
FrontWatch combines editorial discipline, verification workflows, and technical infrastructure so readers, journalists, and decision-makers can work with clearer information during fast-moving conflicts.
This page explains our verification approach, the principles behind editorial decisions, the tooling we rely on, and how changes remain visible over time.
Verification, process, and transparency
Reports pass through a documented workflow that combines human review with technical checks.
Editorial team
Research, situation assessment, and validation from one source.
- Specialized analysts for OSINT and conflict research
- Multilingual editorial team with crisis experience
Verification workflow
Every report passes through documented review paths.
- Four-eyes principle and technical plausibility checks
- Verification through data, satellite imagery, and community input
Source labeling
Every source receives a transparent trust label.
- Labeling of primary and secondary sources including history
- Reputation score with update history
Correction log
Changes remain traceable and publicly reviewable.
- Timestamps for every update or correction
- Diff view for partner newsrooms on request
Quality control is not one step. It is a chain of collection, verification, technical support, and editorial judgment.
Data intelligence
- Automated collection of global event data in real time.
- Geopolitical analysis for regional context.
- Proprietary conflict models to prioritize critical reports.
Verification
- Multi-stage review processes by analysts and systems.
- Complete source tracking and documentation.
- Continuous quality monitoring of our data.
Applied technology
- AI-assisted pattern recognition and risk assessment.
- Intelligent automation for alerting and monitoring.
- Scalable infrastructure for millions of data points.
Human network
- Editorial and analyst teams with crisis experience.
- Community feedback and fact-checking by partners.
- Ethical guidelines and transparent method documentation.
Principles and responsibility
The work is shaped by values, concrete editorial responsibilities, and an interdisciplinary team.
Transparency
Open communication and traceable sourcing.
Precision
Careful data analysis for the highest possible accuracy.
Objectivity
Unbiased reporting without an agenda.
Humanity
The focus remains on the people affected.
Independence
Free from political or commercial interests.
Credibility
Trust built through consistent verification of all information.
What we do
High-tempo conflict reporting in real time.
Editorial process
Careful review before every publication.
Independent reporting
Free from external influence or sponsors.
Expert consultation
Collaboration with specialists from policy and defense.
Transparency
Disclosure of our sources and methods.
Community and feedback
Involving users to improve the platform.
Editorial, technical, and analytical functions are kept visible because trustworthy reporting depends on all three.
Editorial team
Journalists with years of crisis experience.
Tech Team
Developers for maps, databases, and interfaces.
Analysts
Specialists in OSINT, geopolitics, and security.
Technology, sources, and release discipline
The platform relies on a visible technical stack, source network, and changelog rather than hidden processes.
Interactive maps
Live map views of global events.
AI analysis
Automated analysis of large data volumes.
Visualization tools
Clear presentation of complex data.
Big data
Scalable infrastructure for large datasets.
Real-time updates
Near-instant synchronization of new information.
Security
Protection of sensitive data through modern standards.
API and analytics
Interfaces for data access and analysis.
Analytics
Deeper insight through specialized evaluation.
Private news sources
- International
- Regional
- Verified social media channels
Official and institutional sources
- International organizations
- Governments and military
- NGOs and aid groups
Technical infrastructure
- Backend
- Frontend and UI
- Data analysis and AI
Product and process updates remain easy to trace instead of being folded into silent changes.
Mobile optimization and video player
Full touch support and a streamlined mobile experience.
- Touch-optimized video player with custom controls
- iOS Safari fullscreen support for videos
- All touch targets enlarged to 44x44px
- Dynamic sheet heights for all screen sizes
Expanded map features and UX improvements
New interactive map features, stronger visualization, and smoother usability.
- Ukraine frontlines visible across all maps
- Measurement tools for distances and areas on the map
- Weather layers for cloud cover, precipitation, and wind
- Fullscreen mode for optimal map viewing
Live situation maps and source labels
New situation views and automatic labels improve speed of interpretation.
- Conflict dashboards with heatmaps for frontline shifts
- Tip submissions with automatic source labeling
- CSV export of correction logs for partner newsrooms
Mission relaunch
Relaunch of the mission page with a clearer transparency structure.
- Redesigned team and process sections
- Glossary for conflict terminology including search
- Improved feedback module for community tips
Core terms explained simply
Frontline, OSINT, geolocation, and escalation level should stay understandable without specialist jargon.
Frontline
Section where opposing forces directly face each other.
Shifts are documented with geocoordinates and timestamps.
OSINT
Open Source Intelligence: analysis of publicly available information.
We combine social media, official reports, and satellite data with transparency labels.
Geolocation
Precise localization of an event using visual or sensor data.
Metadata, map comparison, and ground reporting help secure accuracy.
Escalation level
Internal scale used to classify the intensity of a conflict event.
Rated from 0 to 5 based on casualties, military activity, and infrastructure damage.
Support and exchange
We are available for editorial questions, technical issues, partnerships, and press inquiries.
Editorial
Contact for editorial questions and tips.
Technical support
Help with technical issues on the platform.
Press inquiries
Point of contact for media and interviews.
We monitor conflicts so you can make decisions
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