Absolutely, and is a relevant explanation for many of these instances around the world. However there are plenty of instances near disputed areas where resolut

Absolutely, and is a relevant explanation for many of these instances around the world. However there are plenty of instances near disputed areas where resolution is lost, images are outdated etc, and it starts to become a pattern separate from what you're describing. I mean just as the most obvious example of manipulation, look at the lack of 3D imaging in parts of Washington D.C. It's not indicative of ill-will, and is obviously in support of operational security, but it's still clearly a decision made with non-scientific reasons.