Satellite imagery taken over the past two months indicates that North Korea is currently preparing for what is likely a military parade to mark key anniversaries occurring in April.

In imagery from February 14, the presence of vehicles and possibly troop columns can be seen in a section of land immediately north of the Mirim Horse Riding Club in Pyongyang – a location North Korea has frequently used for parade drills in the past.

“North Korea uses this area as a practice ground prior to military parades,” David Schmerler, a Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, told NK