  VLBI observations of supernovae and gamma-ray bursts provide almost the only
way of obtaining spatially resolved information about the sources. In
particular, a determination of the expansion velocity of the forward shock, as
well as the geometry of the fireball and its evolution with time are possible
for relatively nearby events, provided they are radio bright. Monitoring the
expansion of the shock front can provide information on the density profiles of
both the circumstellar material and on the ejecta. VLBI observations can also
potentially resolve GRB jets which are not directed along the line of sight,
providing crucial confirmation of relativistic expansion in such objects. This
review gives an overview of recent results from supernovae, including the Type
I b/c SNe 2011dh, 2009bb, and 2007gr, and discusses the prospects for future
observations.
