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27 Jan, 16:04
After taking Ivanivka, Russian troops are advancing towards the Ukrainian defensive line in northern Donetsk. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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27 Jan, 15:01
In addition to pardoning the roughly 1,500 January 6 defendants that have been convicted, President Trump also directed the dismissal of the nearly 450 January 6 criminal cases that are still pending.
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27 Jan, 14:05
The US Coast Guard has announced action to follow executive orders signed by President Trump last week:
“The US Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America’s maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty” said acting commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday.
“Per the President’s Executive Orders, I have directed my operational commanders to immediately surge assets—cutters, aircraft, boats and deployable specialized forces—to increase Coast Guard presence and focus starting with the following key areas:
•The southeast U.S. border approaching Florida to deter and prevent a maritime mass migration from Haiti and/or Cuba;
•The maritime border around Alaska, Hawai’i, the US territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands;
•The maritime border between the Bahamas and south Florida;
•The southwest maritime border between the US and Mexico in the Pacific;
•The maritime border between Texas and Mexico in the Gulf of America; and
•Support to Customs and Border Protection on maritime portions of the southwest US border.
Together, in coordination with our Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense teammates, we will detect, deter and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border.”
“The US Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America’s maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty” said acting commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday.
“Per the President’s Executive Orders, I have directed my operational commanders to immediately surge assets—cutters, aircraft, boats and deployable specialized forces—to increase Coast Guard presence and focus starting with the following key areas:
•The southeast U.S. border approaching Florida to deter and prevent a maritime mass migration from Haiti and/or Cuba;
•The maritime border around Alaska, Hawai’i, the US territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands;
•The maritime border between the Bahamas and south Florida;
•The southwest maritime border between the US and Mexico in the Pacific;
•The maritime border between Texas and Mexico in the Gulf of America; and
•Support to Customs and Border Protection on maritime portions of the southwest US border.
Together, in coordination with our Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense teammates, we will detect, deter and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border.”
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27 Jan, 13:02
Arthur Simoneau, 69, died trying to defend his home during the Los Angeles County wildfires.
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27 Jan, 07:02
After the Gaza ceasefire went into effect, Ansar Allah (the Houthis) in Yemen declared that it would shift its attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to vessels linked to Israel. The exact metrics of how the Houthis determine whether or not a ship is linked to Israel isn’t clear.
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27 Jan, 06:01
Border 2 Fire in San Diego County is 10% contained at 6,500 acres burned.
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27 Jan, 05:03
Sepulveda Fire off the the 405 freeway in Sepulveda Pass is 100% contained at 45 acres burned.
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27 Jan, 04:01
Russian forces have also made further advances to the east of Myrnohrad, reaching the T0504 highway. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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27 Jan, 03:02
Hughes Fire in Angeles National Forest near Castaic is 90% contained at 10,425 acres burned.
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27 Jan, 02:02
Charles Mortimer, 84, died during the Los Angeles County wildfires.
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27 Jan, 00:04
The joint project between Mediazona and BBC News Russian has identified 90,019 Russians that have been killed in Ukraine since the invasion began. This project does not track personnel killed while serving in the armed forces of the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, unless they held Russian citizenship prior to the invasion. Among the confirmed dead 23% are contract troops, 17% are convicts, and 12% are mobilized troops. BBC believes that the project only accounts for 45-65% of actual Russian fatalities. https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/c93lklg89e8o
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26 Jan, 23:00
Palisades Fire is 84% contained at 23,448 acres burned. (Photo taken by Greg Doyle)
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26 Jan, 22:02
In his last hours before leaving office, former President Biden pardoned or commuted sentences for multiple people.
Commutations:
-Leonard Peltier, American Indian Movement member convicted of killing two FBI agents at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. His life sentence was commuted to indefinite house arrest.
Pardons:
-Jim Biden, brother, who was investigated by Biden’s DoJ at one point for an alleged Medicare scam in Pennsylvania, never convicted.
-Francis W. Biden, brother, never convicted.
-Sara Jones Biden, Jim’s wife, never convicted.
-Valerie Biden Owens, sister, never convicted.
-John T. Owens, Valerie’s husband, never convicted.
-Jerry Lundergan, who was convicted of providing illegal campaign contributions to his daughter’s failed US senate campaign in 2019.
-Ernest Cromartie, former Columbia City councilman convicted of tax evasion.
Commutations:
-Leonard Peltier, American Indian Movement member convicted of killing two FBI agents at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. His life sentence was commuted to indefinite house arrest.
Pardons:
-Jim Biden, brother, who was investigated by Biden’s DoJ at one point for an alleged Medicare scam in Pennsylvania, never convicted.
-Francis W. Biden, brother, never convicted.
-Sara Jones Biden, Jim’s wife, never convicted.
-Valerie Biden Owens, sister, never convicted.
-John T. Owens, Valerie’s husband, never convicted.
-Jerry Lundergan, who was convicted of providing illegal campaign contributions to his daughter’s failed US senate campaign in 2019.
-Ernest Cromartie, former Columbia City councilman convicted of tax evasion.
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26 Jan, 21:03
Thermal footage of a Quick Reaction Force helitanker and CalFire Copter 76 working on the Hughes Fire on Wednesday night. (Via @SOCAL_QRF on Twitter)
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26 Jan, 20:05
Dalyce Curry, 95, an actress that starred in “Blues Brothers”, died at her home in Altadena during the Eaton Fire.
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26 Jan, 19:04
On Monday, President Trump terminated the Secret Service protection detail for former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Trump and Bolton have been at odds since he left his position in 2019. Bolton has received multiple death threats from Iranian figures.
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26 Jan, 18:04
In the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk, Russian forces have crossed the rail line to the west of the city. Additionally, they have captured Yasenove to the south. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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26 Jan, 17:31
Former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Homeland Security Secretary in a 59-34 vote.
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15 Jan, 01:09
Multiple TU-95 "Bear" bombers took off from Olenya, Russia less than an hour ago. Probable missile attack on Ukraine within the next few hours. (@faytuksnetwork)
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14 Jan, 17:04
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14 Jan, 16:00
Canada is deploying 60 firefighters to Los Angeles County, per PM Justin Trudeau.
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14 Jan, 07:02
Yesterday afternoon, police in Irwindale arrested a man after he was caught lighting fires by firefighters. (KTLA)
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14 Jan, 00:01
LA County Sheriffs arrested two suspected looters on Saturday in a Palisades Fire evacuation area. One of the men was dressed as a firefighter. The man in the motorcycle helmet was accompanying him. (Photos from Fox News)
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13 Jan, 15:01
LAFD has encountered 48 drones while fighting the Palisades Fire, according to Public Information Officer Erik Scott. The FBI is still searching for the drone operator who damaged Super Scooper Quebec 1.
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13 Jan, 08:41
The death toll in the LA County fires has risen to 24. 16 from the Eaton Fire and 8 from the Palisades Fire.
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13 Jan, 00:05
Per TASS, the Russian MoD claims that it has captured Kalinovo (Ukr: Kalynove), Kharkiv Oblast and Yantarnoye (Ukr: Yantarne), Donetsk Oblast.
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12 Jan, 22:53
Fire weather warning ahead
https://x.com/nwslosangeles/status/1878566192996372732?s=46
https://x.com/nwslosangeles/status/1878566192996372732?s=46
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12 Jan, 19:28
SoCal wildfires:
-Palisades Fire: 23,707 acres, 11% containment
-Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres, 27% containment
-Kenneth Fire: 1,052 acres, 100% containment
-Hurst Fire: 799 acres, 89% containment
-Palisades Fire: 23,707 acres, 11% containment
-Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres, 27% containment
-Kenneth Fire: 1,052 acres, 100% containment
-Hurst Fire: 799 acres, 89% containment
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12 Jan, 17:05
SoCal wildfire deployment, per Gov. Newsom:
-+14,000 firefighters
-1,680 CA National Guard soldiers/airmen
-1,354 fire engines
-160 water tenders
-154 bulldozers
-71 helicopters
-13 air tankers
-+14,000 firefighters
-1,680 CA National Guard soldiers/airmen
-1,354 fire engines
-160 water tenders
-154 bulldozers
-71 helicopters
-13 air tankers
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12 Jan, 16:01
According to KNX News, two men wearing black jumpsuits were detained around 4:30am on Saturday morning after law enforcement responded to a burglary call at VP Kamala Harris’ home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department and Secret Service responded to the home, which is within a current evacuation zone. It isn’t clear if these men knew the home belonged to the vice president or if they were able to access it.
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12 Jan, 15:05
Mexican firefighters and emergency personnel arriving at Los Angeles Intl Airport yesterday afternoon. They’ll be assigned to the Palisades Fire. Mexico deployed 72 personnel, some of which are uniformed military members.
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12 Jan, 14:04
SoCal wildfires:
-Palisades Fire: 23,654 acres, 11% containment
-Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres, 15% containment
-Kenneth Fire: 1,052 acres, 80% containment
-Hurst Fire: 771 acres, 70% containment
-Creek Fire: 3 acres, 80% containment
-Palisades Fire: 23,654 acres, 11% containment
-Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres, 15% containment
-Kenneth Fire: 1,052 acres, 80% containment
-Hurst Fire: 771 acres, 70% containment
-Creek Fire: 3 acres, 80% containment
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12 Jan, 13:01
Water drop over the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon last night. Crews fought hard to keep the blaze from pushing further into Brentwood yesterday. Air attacks really helped. There is a concern over the conditions though. You can hear the wind in the video.
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31 Dec, 03:07
Honoring US Army Staff Sergeant Ayman Abdelrahman Taha, who was killed on this day 19 years ago while disposing of an explosive device near Balad, Iraq. SSG Taha was assigned to ODA 576, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group at the time of his death. He was an immigrant from Sudan, a fluent Arabic speaker that held a Bachelor’s in Economics form UC Berkeley and a Master in Economics from the University of Massachusetts.
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31 Dec, 00:01
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 22nd Mechanized Separate Mechanized Brigade celebrating Christmas in Sudzha, Kursk Oblast, Russia. Ukraine switched from celebrating Orthodox Christmas to celebrating on December 25 with Western Christianity after the invasion. (Via @Archer83Able on Twitter)
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30 Dec, 16:01
Russian 9A-91 compact assault rifle with a RMB-93 12 gauge underbarrel shotgun. The 9A-91 was intended for use with specialized units and law enforcement. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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30 Dec, 11:42
Officers with the Brazilian Federal Police's DRE/RJ unit armed with G36K/C rifles. DRE/RJ is the Drug Enforcement Dept. for Rio de Janeiro. (Via @trip_to_valkiti on Twitter)
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30 Dec, 01:10
39th President Jimmy Carter has died at 100-years-old. Carter was the last living president to hold office during the Cold War. He also served in the US Navy for seven years, leaving as a Lieutenant. He was the oldest living president in US history.
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29 Dec, 19:24
Portuguese military commandos in Angola during the Portuguese Colonial War (1961-1974). (Via @LaocoonofTroy on Twitter)
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28 Dec, 15:55
Peruvian soldier firing a 9K33 Strela-2 MANPAD during training exercise. Location unknown, December 2024. (@trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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27 Dec, 07:00
Ukrainian serviceman with my Battlefield 3 Noshahr Canals loadout. M4 w/ ACOG and an M26-MASS underbarrel shotgun. (Via @TyskNIP on Twitter)
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27 Dec, 00:01
Uruguayan military M24 Chaffees and Grizzly APCs during training in 2015. The WWII-era Chaffees were retired from the Armored Infantry in 2018. (Via @UNSC_Admiral on Twitter)
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26 Dec, 16:01
Video of a Ukrainian drone flying into a high-rise apartment building in the city of Kazan, Russia on Saturday.
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25 Dec, 04:00
Operation Just Cause, December 1989-January 1990. Merry Christmas Eve.
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06 Dec, 00:24
This clip is from a joint exercise between Russian forces and paratroopers from Syria’s 25th Special Missions Forces Division in 2023.
Some are sharing it now claiming that the 25th jumped into Hama tonight after rebel forces captured it from the SAA.
Some are sharing it now claiming that the 25th jumped into Hama tonight after rebel forces captured it from the SAA.
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05 Dec, 16:02
South Korea Post-Martial Law Updates:
-Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su has offered to resign over the crisis. He was appointed as the Martial Law Commander for the short period of time that the proclamation was in effect.
-The National Assembly has voted to impeach four officials: Choe Jae-hae, chairman of South Korea’s auditing board, and three public prosecutors. They will be suspended until the Constitutional Court rules whether or not to remove them from their posts.
-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigned from office. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho will head the ministry until Kim’s appointed replacement, Choi Byung-hyuk, undergoes a formal parliamentary hearing. Choi is a retired general that is currently serving as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
-Prosecutors have launched investigations into President Yoon Suk-yoel, former DefMin Kim, and Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min.
-Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su has offered to resign over the crisis. He was appointed as the Martial Law Commander for the short period of time that the proclamation was in effect.
-The National Assembly has voted to impeach four officials: Choe Jae-hae, chairman of South Korea’s auditing board, and three public prosecutors. They will be suspended until the Constitutional Court rules whether or not to remove them from their posts.
-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigned from office. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho will head the ministry until Kim’s appointed replacement, Choi Byung-hyuk, undergoes a formal parliamentary hearing. Choi is a retired general that is currently serving as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
-Prosecutors have launched investigations into President Yoon Suk-yoel, former DefMin Kim, and Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min.
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05 Dec, 13:25
BREAKING: Syrian rebel forces led by HTS have taken the city of Hama. This has been confirmed by HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani and the Syrian Arab Army. Hama is one of Syria’s largest cities and is the second city to be captured by rebel forces since their offensive began eight days ago. They first captured Aleppo, which had Syria’s largest pre-war population. The next target in their offensive will likely be the city of Homs to the south.
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05 Dec, 07:04
According to @War_Mapper on Twitter, in November Russia increased their control of internationally-recognized Ukrainian territory by 0.12%, putting 18.07% of the country in their control. This is the largest monthly increase of land coming under Moscow's control since early 2022. Additionally, the Russia retook nearly 113sqkm of Kursk Oblast.
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05 Dec, 00:00
Tried to go to the Yushukan war museum in Tokyo, but it was closed. They do have a lot of memorials and pieces outside within the shrine though. This one is for escort ship crew members that lost their lives in WWII.
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04 Dec, 16:01
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yoel is facing serious backlash after he declared martial law in the country yesterday, rescinding his declaration after only a few hours. The opposition, led by Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, has demanded that Yoon resign from office. If he does not comply then he will face an impeachment vote in the National Assembly, which may take place this weekend, according to Yonhap. An impeachment motion has already been filed. Additionally, Yoon is facing pressure from outside of the political realm to resign. The labor union of Hyundai Motors is planning to strike on Thursday and Friday if he remains in office.
Multiple high-ranking officials have resigned as a result of Yoon’s move. This includes his chief of staff, Jeong Jin-seok, the Inspector General of the Justice Ministry, and other presidential secretaries.
Multiple high-ranking officials have resigned as a result of Yoon’s move. This includes his chief of staff, Jeong Jin-seok, the Inspector General of the Justice Ministry, and other presidential secretaries.
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04 Dec, 10:40
Kyrgyz soldiers and volunteers during the Baken Conflict, 1999. (Via @VokiRulovic on Twitter)
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03 Dec, 20:35
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yoel has rescinded the martial law declaration. All troops under Martial Law Command are ordered to report to their home units.
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03 Dec, 18:40
Per Yonhap, teams have been sent to arrest:
-Lee Jae-myung: Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
-Han Dong-hoon: People Power Party leader
-Woo Won-shik: National Assembly speaker
-Lee Jae-myung: Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
-Han Dong-hoon: People Power Party leader
-Woo Won-shik: National Assembly speaker
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03 Dec, 18:23
Military personnel have left the National Assembly area since the vote. Despite the vote though, the ROK military has confirmed that martial law will remain in effect until it is ended by President Yoon. Assembly speaker Woon Won-shik has sent an official request to the president and Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun to cancel the proclamation.
Protests in the capital city are ongoing. The defense ministry has ordered battalion commanders and above to remain on standby. General Park An-soo has been appointed as the Martial Law Commander. This is the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea since 1979.
Protests in the capital city are ongoing. The defense ministry has ordered battalion commanders and above to remain on standby. General Park An-soo has been appointed as the Martial Law Commander. This is the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea since 1979.
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03 Dec, 18:22
A few hours ago, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol introduced martial law in order to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces” that he says have entered the country’s government and “protect the free constitutional order.” Under Martial Law Command, all political activities in the country are prohibited. Additionally, strikes are prohibited, all media is placed under the control of the command, and all medical professionals are to return to work within 48 hours. Violators of the declaration are subject to warrantless search, detention, and arrest under Article 9 and may be punished under Article 14 of the Martial Law Act.
Security forces, lawmakers, and protesters rushed to the National Assembly building in Seoul. Multiple confrontations between military/police personnel and opposition lawmakers/protesters took place. Lawmakers were able to enter the building and voted 190-0 to declare the martial law proclamation as invalid. There are 300 seats in the chamber, leading many to question who did not vote.
Security forces, lawmakers, and protesters rushed to the National Assembly building in Seoul. Multiple confrontations between military/police personnel and opposition lawmakers/protesters took place. Lawmakers were able to enter the building and voted 190-0 to declare the martial law proclamation as invalid. There are 300 seats in the chamber, leading many to question who did not vote.
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03 Dec, 07:02
Russian servicemen digging in during the First Chechen War (1994-1996). (Via @VokiRulovic on Twitter)
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03 Dec, 00:02
Syrian rebel forces (not such with specific faction) posing with a captured Russian-made, Syrian govt-operated Pantsir air defense system, to the east of the city of Aleppo. I'm not sure which variant of Pantsir this is. This was taken within the first few days of the new rebel offensive against the Assad govt in northern & western Syria.
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02 Dec, 21:16
Soldiers from Poland's 62nd Special Company with an M1 Carbine, M16 assault rifle, and M79 grenade launcher near the end of the Cold War. These American weapons were gifted to Poland by the unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (Via @VokiRulovic on Twitter)
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02 Dec, 07:01
BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle of the Indonesian Naval Infantry during training in 2011. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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02 Dec, 01:28
I'm back from vacation everyone. I'll be a little slow to post as I get caught up with everything I missed. Seems like a lot has happened so bare with me as I try to address it all.
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02 Dec, 01:24
BREAKING: US President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, as he prepares to leave office. This is a blanket pardon, applying to any federal crimes Hunter "has or may have committed or taken part in" from 01/01/2014-12/01/2024.
Hunter was convicted on three federal gun law charges in June and was set to be sentenced on December 12. He was subject to a federal tax investigation before today’s pardon. This comes after President Biden and his staff iterated multiple times that he would not pardon his son and would “abide by the jury decision”.
Hunter was convicted on three federal gun law charges in June and was set to be sentenced on December 12. He was subject to a federal tax investigation before today’s pardon. This comes after President Biden and his staff iterated multiple times that he would not pardon his son and would “abide by the jury decision”.
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30 Nov, 00:02
Iranian President and commander-in-chief Abolhassan Banisadr inspecting a 106mm recoilless rifle mounted on a Jeep. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
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29 Nov, 07:01
US Marines during urban fighting in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, 2004. The Marine in the foreground would go on to be in the menu screen for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
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29 Nov, 00:01
Photo of a Latvian National Guard An-2 in the 1990s. Three of these planes remain in service with the Latvian Armed Forces, which maintains only a handful of aircraft. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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28 Nov, 07:01
Iranian soldier with the 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade running for cover while in combat with Iraqi forces near Khorramshahr. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). (@AK74respecter on Twitter)
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27 Nov, 16:01
Iranian child soldier during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Roughly 95,000 Iranian child soldiers were killed in the war, with most of them being aged 16 and 17.
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27 Nov, 07:01
Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 main battle tank in service with the 5th Tank Brigade. (Via @militarylandnet on Twitter)
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26 Nov, 16:01
Iranian soldier firing a D-20 152mm howitzer during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
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26 Nov, 07:00
Tajik soldiers wearing Russian EMR camo and Soviet SSh helmets. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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26 Nov, 00:00
A pair of Iranian F-14A Tomcats during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
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25 Nov, 16:00
Russian soldier posing in front of a destroyed Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley IFV. Donetsk Oblast, 2024. The Ukrainians were able to strip the vehicle of spare parts before they left it. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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25 Nov, 07:00
Soldiers from Iran’s 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade (NOHED Brigade) posting for a photo in Southern Aleppo, Syria. Taken at some point during the Syrian Civil War (2011-Current). (Via Riam Dalati of BBC)
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25 Nov, 00:02
Hard image of Ethiopian tribesmen with their MAC-10 for personal protection. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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24 Nov, 16:30
US Army WWII veteran Bartholomew Caggiano visits his comrades at the Mt. Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy, Massachusetts. November 3, 1999. (@25YearsAgoLive)
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23 Nov, 00:04
Video filmed by a Polish volunteer with the Armed Force of Ukraine as his unit defends against a Russian assault in the Toretsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.
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22 Nov, 07:01
Dutch Navy frigate HNLMS Van Amstel navigating the fjords of Norway. (Via the ship’s CO Captain Lieutenant Wilco Faber)
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22 Nov, 00:15
Ukrainian combatant in Kursk Oblast, Russia armed with a Carl Gustaf m/45 SMG. Apparently some soldiers of the 129th Territorial Defense Brigade, which is in Kursk currently, have been issued these weapons. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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21 Nov, 16:01
US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Steve Saari of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines sets up a defensive position during a security patrol in Zaidon, Al Anbar, Iraq. May 11, 2007. (Via @UpGoons on Twitter)
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20 Nov, 07:01
Soldiers of Iran’s Hostage Rescue Unit (Unit-110), NOHED Brigade during an exercise.
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20 Nov, 00:01
Cypriot National Guard soldiers on parade with suppressed P90s and a rare RPK-74M, 2010s. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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19 Nov, 16:02
Guided missile frigate USS Stark (FFG-31) listing after being hit by two Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1-launched Exocet missiles within 30 seconds. 37 sailors were killed and 21 were wounded. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
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19 Nov, 07:00
An Afghan highway patrolman standing in front of his VW Beetle service vehicle. Kingdom of Afghanistan, 1968. Photo taken by West German Police Councillor Paul Günther. (Via @MilArchives1968 on Twitter)
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19 Nov, 00:01
Junior Sgt. Ruslan “Baghdad” Borovyk, Ukrainian paratrooper with the 90th Separate Air Assault Battalion, posing with an RPG during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport. Borovyk defended the airport from November-December 2014.
He left the service shortly after the battle, working with veterans and raising his two daughters with his wife. He returned to the armed forces after the Russian invasion and was killed in action on 04/29/2022 in the vicinity of Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast. (Via @doctoradmiral on Twitter)
He left the service shortly after the battle, working with veterans and raising his two daughters with his wife. He returned to the armed forces after the Russian invasion and was killed in action on 04/29/2022 in the vicinity of Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast. (Via @doctoradmiral on Twitter)
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18 Nov, 16:02
Iranian forces guiding Iraqi Army POWs after the Second Battle of Khorramshahr (1982), Iraq-Iraq War. The city was captured by the Iraqis during the first battle in 1980. The Iranians took 19,000 Iraqi prisoners after retaking the city.
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18 Nov, 07:01
US Navy Commander David McCampbell with his F6F Hellcat sporting 25 Japanese aircraft kill marks. On October 24, 1944, McCampbell and Ensign Roy Rushing took on 60 Japanese aircraft that were rushing towards US Navy vessels during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The tow pilots shot down 15 Japanese planes, causing the remaining planes to retreat. When McCampbell returned to his carrier, his fighter only had six rounds left and ran out of fuel as he was taxing off of the runway.
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18 Nov, 00:00
A Russian T-80BVM tank during the invasion of Ukraine. Likely taken in 2022.
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17 Nov, 16:02
Screenshot of a video from the Russian MoD of a T-72B supported by infantry moving thru a neighborhood during the Battle of Severodonetsk, 2022. The tank is named Crucian Carp, a freshwater fish native to Europe. (Via @AFVRec_ on Twitter)
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17 Nov, 07:35
Officers with Hong Kong’s immigration department using SKS-variant Type 56 rifles, 2021. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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17 Nov, 00:01
French Army soldiers training in Bulgaria, 2001. (Via @Asulembre on Twitter)
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16 Nov, 16:01
British SAS soldiers SCUD hunting in Iraq, Operation Desert Storm (1991) (Via @eternalfilth on Twitter)
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16 Nov, 07:01
Donald Trump meeting with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at a breakfast held at the State Department in the latter’s honor, 1987. (Via @LoacoonofTroy on Twitter)
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16 Nov, 01:00
Going on vacation today for about two weeks. I have some posts scheduled well I’m gone. This is a needed break so I’m going to do my best to not pay attention to the news at all. See you all when I get back
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15 Nov, 16:01
Syrian Arab Army BTR-60 armored personnel carrier in Lebanon, 1982. Sporting some portraits of then-President Hafez al-Assad, father of incumbent President Bashar al-Assad. (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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15 Nov, 07:00
Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment destroys a portrait of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein at the aluminium factory in Nasiriyah. April 1, 2003. (Via @UpGoons on Twitter)
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15 Nov, 02:01
Yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump announced three more cabinet picks.
-Florida Senator Marco Rubio nominated to be Secretary of State
-Former Hawaii Rep./National Guard Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard nominated to be Director of National Intelligence
-Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz nominated to be Attorney General (He resigned from Congress a couple hours after his nomination)
-Florida Senator Marco Rubio nominated to be Secretary of State
-Former Hawaii Rep./National Guard Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard nominated to be Director of National Intelligence
-Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz nominated to be Attorney General (He resigned from Congress a couple hours after his nomination)
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15 Nov, 00:01
Two Soviet T-80UD main battle tanks at Red Square during the August 1991 coup attempt in Moscow.
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14 Nov, 22:00
A view of the DeepState map for southern Donbas. The Kurakhove salient is closing as Russian forces are still on the move. It’s not looking good for the Ukrainians.
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14 Nov, 20:01
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is drafting an executive order that would create a “warrior board”. The board would be made up of retired senior military personnel that will review and recommend for removal of generals that it deems are unfit for duty, according to the WSJ.
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14 Nov, 16:01
Photos from the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast as defenses are being prepared. Russian forces have been advancing towards the city and heavy urban combat is expected. (Taken by Diego Fedele)
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14 Nov, 07:00
An additional 27 Hezbollah fatalities in the war with Israel have been identified by @QalaatM on Twitter. Bringing the total number confirmed using open sources to 1,469 members since October 8, 2023. The latest batch includes an officer of the elite Radwan Force, three veterans of the Syrian Civil War (two were Radwan fighters), and the Mayor of Kafr Rouman.
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14 Nov, 06:02
Russian Ground Forces Col. Evgeniy Ladnov (Callsign “Pioneer”) , commander of the 19th Tank Regiment, 67th Motorized Rifle Division, has been killed in Ukraine. The circumstances of his death are not clear at this time, as reported by @KilledInUkraine on Twitter. He was reportedly responsible for the executions of six soldiers in his regiment for refusing to go on an assault.
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14 Nov, 04:01
Palestinian Islamic Jihad has released a third video showing Russian-Israeli hostage Sasha Trufanov, who was taken from Nir Oz on October 7 with his grandmother, mother, and girlfriend. It’s unclear when the video was filmed as Trufanov says that he is 28-years-old when he turned 29 within the past week.
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14 Nov, 02:02
The Pentagon has confirmed that Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks on two US Navy destroyers in the Bab-el Mandeb strait on Monday. The USS Stockdale and USS Spruance were attacked by “at least eight one-way attack and two unmanned aerial systems, five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and three anti-ship cruise missiles.” The munitions were “successfully engaged” and there were no US injuries.
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14 Nov, 00:00
According to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, 43,665 people have been killed and 103,076 have been wounded since the beginning of the war.
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13 Nov, 22:01
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the first Ukrainian applicants for the Ukrainian Legion in Poland have signed contracts. It did not specify exactly how many have signed contracts. The legion will be made up of Ukrainians living abroad and will be trained by the Polish Armed Forces.
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13 Nov, 20:00
The Lebanese Health Ministry has confirmed that 3,287 people have been killed and 14,222 have been wounded in the country by the war since October 8, 2023.
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13 Nov, 18:01
The bodies of multiple Wagner Group mercenaries that were killed in Mali have been repatriated to Russia. The men were killed in July after they were ambushed by Tuareg rebels. Among those killed were Nikita Fedayin (Callsign “White”) and Anton Yelizarov (Callsign “Lotus”). White was a Wagner veteran and ran the Wagner focused Telegram channel “Grey Zone”. Lotus was a Wagner commander during the battles of Bakhmut and Soledar in Ukraine. (Photos via @casusbelli on Twitter, friend of the show that you should definitely follow for Ukraine, Wagner, and Africa updates)
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12 Nov, 16:01
Per Decision Desk HQ, Republicans in the House have won 219 seats, securing their majority. Democrats have won 210 seats. A handful of races have still not been called.
In the Senate, only one seat is up for grabs, in Pennsylvania. Dave McCormick (R) is leading incumbent Bob Casey (D) with 95% of votes counted so far.
In the Senate, only one seat is up for grabs, in Pennsylvania. Dave McCormick (R) is leading incumbent Bob Casey (D) with 95% of votes counted so far.
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12 Nov, 11:45
Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai are saying that 35 are dead and 43 injured after a 62-year-man used his vehicle to run over people at a sports center. The man was angered by his divorce and has been arrested, according to police.
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10 Nov, 16:01
Mediazona and BBC have identified by name over 77,000 Russians that have been killed in action since 02/23/2022. This does not track those that served in the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.
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10 Nov, 07:00
Georgian soldiers riding on a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle during the Russo-Georgian War (2008). (Via @trip_to_valkiri on Twitter)
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10 Nov, 00:00
According to officials, the Ukrainian Legion in Poland has received 500 applications in the last month from Ukrianians living in 30 countries. The legion is part of an effort to replenish the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using the diaspora. Most of the applications have come from Poland and the Czech Republic, with others coming from the US, UK, Canada, and other nations. The unit will allow its personnel to return to their countries of residence after the completion of their service. This is an exception to a provision of the martial law the country finds itself in that bans men aged 18-60 from leaving Ukraine without special permission.
The legion’s recruitment center, based in Lublin, Poland, says that 80% of those that have applied have no prior military experience. While Ukraine needs all the personnel it can get if it wishes to continue the war, 500 is far shy of what the govt was hoping to receive. Not all of those that have applied will end up serving in the unit.
The legion’s recruitment center, based in Lublin, Poland, says that 80% of those that have applied have no prior military experience. While Ukraine needs all the personnel it can get if it wishes to continue the war, 500 is far shy of what the govt was hoping to receive. Not all of those that have applied will end up serving in the unit.
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09 Nov, 16:01
The Pentagon believes that there are now 10,000 North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
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09 Nov, 07:01
Journalists with RFE/RL have obtained Russia’s initial ceasefire proposal to Ukraine in the beginning of the invasion in 2022. The outlet says that they received the document from an unnamed Ukrainian source that was familiar with the negotiations and confirmed by an unnamed Russian source. The proposal was given to the Ukrainian side during the third round of negotiations in Belarus on March 7, 2022.
The six page document contains six pages and 18 articles of demands for peace with Ukraine. Russia demanded that Ukraine recognize the annexations of Crimea and Sevastopol, and the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (which have since been annexed by Russia). Another major demand that was unchanged and seemingly undisputed until talks were ended in April 2022 was Ukraine’s neutrality, promising to never join NATO or allowing foreign troops to be stationed in the country.
Russia’s other initial demands were:
-The Ukrainian Armed Forces be reduced to no more than 50,000 troops with 1,500 (a 500% reduction from early 2022)
-Ukraine cannot develop, produce, or deploy missiles with a range greater than 250km. Moscow also would reserve the right to ban Ukraine from using “any other types or weapons that may be developed as a result of scientific research”
-Ukraine must pay reparations for all infrastructure damaged in Donbas since the beginning of the war in 2014
-Ukraine and its allies must lift all sanctions and rescind all lawsuits against Russia since 2014
-Ukraine must redesignate Russian as an official state language and restore property rights of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate
-Ukraine must “permanently ban any prohibitions of symbols associated with victory over Nazisim” (repeal bans on Soviet-era symbols)
Russia offered Kyiv a “ceasefire regime” and “measures to halt combat operations’ in exchange for meeting these demands. Russian forces would not occupy more territory, but they would remain in place while Ukraine fulfills the demands. This would mean Russian troops just outside of Kyiv and other major cities for potentially multiple years. Additionally, Russia wanted an immediate end for foreign assistance to Ukraine and for Ukrainian troops to return to their garrisons.
The six page document contains six pages and 18 articles of demands for peace with Ukraine. Russia demanded that Ukraine recognize the annexations of Crimea and Sevastopol, and the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (which have since been annexed by Russia). Another major demand that was unchanged and seemingly undisputed until talks were ended in April 2022 was Ukraine’s neutrality, promising to never join NATO or allowing foreign troops to be stationed in the country.
Russia’s other initial demands were:
-The Ukrainian Armed Forces be reduced to no more than 50,000 troops with 1,500 (a 500% reduction from early 2022)
-Ukraine cannot develop, produce, or deploy missiles with a range greater than 250km. Moscow also would reserve the right to ban Ukraine from using “any other types or weapons that may be developed as a result of scientific research”
-Ukraine must pay reparations for all infrastructure damaged in Donbas since the beginning of the war in 2014
-Ukraine and its allies must lift all sanctions and rescind all lawsuits against Russia since 2014
-Ukraine must redesignate Russian as an official state language and restore property rights of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate
-Ukraine must “permanently ban any prohibitions of symbols associated with victory over Nazisim” (repeal bans on Soviet-era symbols)
Russia offered Kyiv a “ceasefire regime” and “measures to halt combat operations’ in exchange for meeting these demands. Russian forces would not occupy more territory, but they would remain in place while Ukraine fulfills the demands. This would mean Russian troops just outside of Kyiv and other major cities for potentially multiple years. Additionally, Russia wanted an immediate end for foreign assistance to Ukraine and for Ukrainian troops to return to their garrisons.
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09 Nov, 00:01
Former Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Colonel Yuriy Ignat confirms that the Air Force is sending some of its personnel to serve in infantry units.
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08 Nov, 16:02
In recent months, there has been growing sentiment that the war in Ukraine is slowly coming to an end (or at least the active phase of it) with Russia having the advantage. Adding to this sentiment is reporting from Hans von der Burchard of POLITICO. He says that unnamed German officials have expressed to him that Ukraine should take a “neutral” stance regarding Russia and NATO, similar to what Finland had before it joined the alliance.
Officials in Berlin have been discussing the possibility of creating a “contact group” with China, India, and Brazil to negotiate a settlement to the war. They believe that letting Ukraine (and the world) believe that NATO membership is possible would hinder efforts to establish this group.
Amid manpower, financial, aid, and leadership issues, Ukraine has been losing this war for a long time. As manpower shortfalls are getting worse, Western countries grow tired of supporting Ukraine, and the defense of southern Donbas is in jeopardy of collapsing, Ukraine may soon be forced to enter into negotiations with Russia. The latter currently holds the advantage and the situation is likely to sway more in their favor as time goes on.
Officials in Berlin have been discussing the possibility of creating a “contact group” with China, India, and Brazil to negotiate a settlement to the war. They believe that letting Ukraine (and the world) believe that NATO membership is possible would hinder efforts to establish this group.
Amid manpower, financial, aid, and leadership issues, Ukraine has been losing this war for a long time. As manpower shortfalls are getting worse, Western countries grow tired of supporting Ukraine, and the defense of southern Donbas is in jeopardy of collapsing, Ukraine may soon be forced to enter into negotiations with Russia. The latter currently holds the advantage and the situation is likely to sway more in their favor as time goes on.
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08 Nov, 11:12
The death toll in Lebanon from the war since October 8, 2023 is 3,002. 13,492 others have been wounded according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
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08 Nov, 07:01
The IDF has revealed that in “recent months” soldiers from the Egoz commando unit and Unit 504 of the Intelligence Directorate conducted a raid near Saida, a southern Syria village close to the border. They captured a Syrian man named Ali Suleiman al-Aadi, who they say was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence. The IDF says his arrest has “prevented and disrupted a future attack and led to the exposure” of Iranian entities near the Golan Heights. During his interrogation, al-Aadi said that he was approached by an Iranian man who directed him to report on Israeli patrols in the Golan Heights to Syrian military intelligence. This is the first time that the IDF has acknowledged operating in Syria since the war began, although there have been other unclaimed operations.
I recently wrote about the potential for operations by the IDF in Syria in the Lethal Minds Journal. This was after the raid on a Hezbollah-linked weapons facility.
https://lethalmindsjournal.substack.com/p/bulletin-from-the-borderlands-a47
I recently wrote about the potential for operations by the IDF in Syria in the Lethal Minds Journal. This was after the raid on a Hezbollah-linked weapons facility.
https://lethalmindsjournal.substack.com/p/bulletin-from-the-borderlands-a47
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08 Nov, 00:04
In the House, the GOP has gained 212 seats and the Democrats 197. 26 seats are still in play. Decision Desk gives the GOP an 89.8% chance to take the House with a four seat majority of 222 seats.
Many things could be said about the successes of Trump’s campaign and the failures of Harris’. I’ll leave you all with just a few notes that are think are interesting/important. The GOP won almost every border county in Texas. They’ve also flipped remaining Democratic strongholds in the Rio Grande Valley. This is a process that really began in 2020, flipping countries that in some cases were held by Democrats for over 120 years. In the last eight years, Star and Maverick counties have shifted to the GOP by 70-80%.
In Michigan, Arab voters added to his victory. Anger over the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the war in the Middle East appears to have driven Arabs in the city of Dearborn away from the Democratic Party. The city has the nation’s largest population of Middle Eastern descent by percentage; 55%. Trump won the Democrat stronghold with 48.5%. Harris received 36.3% and Green Party candidate Jill Stein received 18.4%. Trump also won neighboring Dearborn Heights, which has a large Arab population as well.
The last point I’ll leave you with is this: If it wasn’t already clear that Trump’s victory was unique and absolute; his margin of votes in almost every state increased since 2020. In 48 out of 50 states, the margin shifted in his favor; in some cases by more than 10%. This includes deep blue states like California, Connecticut, and New York.
Many things could be said about the successes of Trump’s campaign and the failures of Harris’. I’ll leave you all with just a few notes that are think are interesting/important. The GOP won almost every border county in Texas. They’ve also flipped remaining Democratic strongholds in the Rio Grande Valley. This is a process that really began in 2020, flipping countries that in some cases were held by Democrats for over 120 years. In the last eight years, Star and Maverick counties have shifted to the GOP by 70-80%.
In Michigan, Arab voters added to his victory. Anger over the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the war in the Middle East appears to have driven Arabs in the city of Dearborn away from the Democratic Party. The city has the nation’s largest population of Middle Eastern descent by percentage; 55%. Trump won the Democrat stronghold with 48.5%. Harris received 36.3% and Green Party candidate Jill Stein received 18.4%. Trump also won neighboring Dearborn Heights, which has a large Arab population as well.
The last point I’ll leave you with is this: If it wasn’t already clear that Trump’s victory was unique and absolute; his margin of votes in almost every state increased since 2020. In 48 out of 50 states, the margin shifted in his favor; in some cases by more than 10%. This includes deep blue states like California, Connecticut, and New York.
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08 Nov, 00:03
Election Recap:
To put it plainly, former President Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris was decisive. Trump won 312 electoral college votes; Harris won 226. Trump won all seven swing states: Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. In 2020, he only took North Carolina. He also won the popular vote, which has not been done by a Republican since George W. Bush in 2004.
In the Senate, the Republicans have regained the majority with 53 seats for the first time in four years. In addition to legislative priorities, I believe Senate Republicans will place an emphasis on confirming federal judges, as they did from 2016-2020. The Supreme Court will also be something to watch as three justices are in their 70s. I doubt Sotomayor would leave the court and give Trump the opportunity to grow the conservative majority; but Thomas and Alito might retire so Trump can solidify that majority for the foreseeable future.
To put it plainly, former President Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris was decisive. Trump won 312 electoral college votes; Harris won 226. Trump won all seven swing states: Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. In 2020, he only took North Carolina. He also won the popular vote, which has not been done by a Republican since George W. Bush in 2004.
In the Senate, the Republicans have regained the majority with 53 seats for the first time in four years. In addition to legislative priorities, I believe Senate Republicans will place an emphasis on confirming federal judges, as they did from 2016-2020. The Supreme Court will also be something to watch as three justices are in their 70s. I doubt Sotomayor would leave the court and give Trump the opportunity to grow the conservative majority; but Thomas and Alito might retire so Trump can solidify that majority for the foreseeable future.
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08 Nov, 00:01
Members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Syria continue to be killed in southern Lebanon. Three fighters from the group’s Syrian branch were recently killed by the IDF. Two from the Khan Danun refugee camp and one from the Yarmuk refugee camp, both in Damascus Governorate. According to documentation by @Qalaat (Twitter), 31 members of PIJ’s Syrian branch have been killed in Lebanon since October 8, 2023. Another Syrian, a member of the pro-Assad fascist Syrian Social Nationalist Party, was also killed by Israel late-last year.
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07 Nov, 16:01
Captain Arman Bigalinov, Su-34 navigator and chief of reconnaissance for the 2nd Mixed Aviation Regiment, was killed on October 31st. This seemingly confirms the reporting from Russian milblogger Fighterbomber that an Su-34 Fullback crashed with the crew perishing. It was implied that they were downed while conducting a combat sortie over or near Ukraine.
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07 Nov, 07:20
According to the Israeli public broadcaster Kan, Yahya Sinwar’s brother Muhammad has been operating as the head of the Al-Qassem Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, in Gaza. He is being advised by a small council of commanders.
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07 Nov, 03:29
Decision Desk HQ has called Arizona for Trump, giving him 312 electoral college votes to Harris’ 226.
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07 Nov, 00:01
Four Israeli suspects were recently arrested in the country over a scandal involving the leaking of classified documents on the war in Gaza. An investigation by the Israeli police, IDF, and Shin Bet alleges that the men were connected to leaking classified documents, some of which were doctored or fake, to influence Israeli public opinion on the war towards PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s objectives. Among the suspects are Netanyahu spokesman Eli Feldstein and an unnamed Netanyahu aide.
According to Israeli broadcaster Kan, the aide has worked closely with Netnayahu since the beginning of the war, despite not being employed by his office. The aide regularly attended security meetings, and was exposed to highly classified information, even though he failed a background check for a security clearance. The judge overseeing the case said that the leaks could have caused “significant damage” to efforts to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
According to Israeli broadcaster Kan, the aide has worked closely with Netnayahu since the beginning of the war, despite not being employed by his office. The aide regularly attended security meetings, and was exposed to highly classified information, even though he failed a background check for a security clearance. The judge overseeing the case said that the leaks could have caused “significant damage” to efforts to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
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06 Nov, 21:34
VP Harris: "We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we'll help him and his team with their transition, and that we'll engage in a peaceful transfer of power"
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06 Nov, 16:37
Decision Desk HQ has the Republicans with a 57.9% chance to take the House. Currently at 200 Republicans, 188 Democrats. 218 seats needed for a majority.
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06 Nov, 16:37
Decision Desk HQ has the Republicans with a majority in the Senate with 51 seats so far. The Democrats are at 42 seats. Seven seats have yet to be called.
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06 Nov, 16:02
According to The Korea Herald, North Korea is receiving cash, food, and space technology from Russia as payment for KPA soldiers fighting in Ukraine. Additionally, according to South Korean MP Wi Sung-lac, KPA troops attached to the Russian military will be paid $2,000, which is a fortune compared to the average wage back home.
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06 Nov, 13:01
A new batch of Hezbollah losses has been identified on by @QalaatM (Twitter), bringing his count to 1,238 Hezbollah members killed since October 8, 2023. He’s identified them using open sources (Hezbollah announcements and funeral posts).
Among the new fatalities are the sector commander for the Khiam front and multiple members of the elite Radwan Force, including a field commander who fought in Syria.
Among the new fatalities are the sector commander for the Khiam front and multiple members of the elite Radwan Force, including a field commander who fought in Syria.
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06 Nov, 06:59
BREAKING: Fox and Decision Desk HQ now calling PA for Trump. Former President Donald Trump is set to be the 47th President of the United States.
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05 Nov, 09:19
Per UF Tracker, 82.6 million Americans have already voted. That’s 52% of all votes casted in 2020.
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05 Nov, 08:57
Dixville Notch, NH is the first locality in the US to report its election results. Ties with three votes for Harris and three for Trump.
Biden won in 2020 and Clinton won in 2016.
Biden won in 2020 and Clinton won in 2016.
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05 Nov, 08:40
Election preview w/ Northern Provisions just in time for the big day. “Analyze & Educate” wherever you find podcasts.
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05 Nov, 07:02
North Korean soldiers have been engaged in combat with Ukraine troops in Kursk Oblast, Russia, according to Andrii Kovalenko, an official with the National Security and Defense Council. The details of the engagement are unclear and have not been independently confirmed.
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05 Nov, 00:01
The IDF has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers while fighting in northern Gaza on Saturday. Staff Sergeant Itay Parizat and Staff Sergeant Yair Hananya, both of the Shaked Battalion, Givati Brigade. Another soldier was seriously wounded in the same incident. This brings the casualty toll in the invasion of Gaza to 371 KIA, 2,344 WIA.
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04 Nov, 16:02
CNN is reporting that National Guard units in Nevada, Oregon, and Washington are on standby for election related unrest. It is not clear how many troops have been activated.
In Washington and Oregon, hundreds of ballots have been destroyed in recent days after ballot drop boxes were torched. This adds to concerns of unrest and/or disturbances.
In Washington and Oregon, hundreds of ballots have been destroyed in recent days after ballot drop boxes were torched. This adds to concerns of unrest and/or disturbances.
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04 Nov, 07:10
Hezbollah continues to claim that the IDF has not gained control over area settlements in southern Lebanon. This is clearly not true as the IDF has destroyed entire villages with explosive charges placed inside structures. (Reuters Iraq Bureau Chief Timour Azhari)
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04 Nov, 00:01
Russian Air Force connected milbloggers indicate that a Su-34 fighter-bomber was lost Friday morning. Captions suggest the crew did not survive. The Oryx blog has identified 34 confirmed Su-34 losses (destroyed/damaged) since the invasion began.
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03 Nov, 16:01
The IDF recently announced the death of a soldier that died of wounds suffered in September during combat operations in southern Gaza. Captain Yarden Zakay was a platoon commander with the Shaked Battalion, Givati Brigade. He was wounded in Rafah when an explosive detonated inside of a building that he and other soldiers were in. Four other IDF troops were killed in the incident. So far, 367 IDF soldiers have been killed while fighting in Gaza or by wounds sustained during.
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03 Nov, 06:02
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said recently that 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk Oblast. That is the vast majority of the 10,000 that the US believes are in Russia right now. Blinken believes these soldiers could engage in combat with Ukrainian troops “in the coming days”.
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02 Nov, 23:05
Over 200,000 Washington Post online subscribers have canceled after owner Jeff Bezos blocked the endorsement of VP Kamala Harris. This accounts for about 8% of the posts subscribers.
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02 Nov, 15:02
Further to the south in Donetsk Oblast, Russian troops have entered Katerynivka and Antonivka. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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02 Nov, 06:55
Israel says that its forces have killed Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi, the deputy commander for Hezbollah's Radwan Force. The Radwan Force is the group's special forces unit. The IDF says that he also oversaw Radwan operations in Syria from 2012-20717.
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02 Nov, 00:02
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01 Nov, 23:01
Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast have reached the Oskil River via Kruhlyakivka. The settlement remains contested, but Ukraine’s bridgehead east of the river is essentially cut in half if they cannot regain control of that area. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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01 Nov, 15:02
The joint project between Mediazona and BBC News has identified, by name, 75,382 Russians that have been killed in Ukraine since the invasion began. This project does not track personnel killed while serving in the armed forces of the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, unless they held Russian citizenship prior to the invasion.
https://en.zona.media/article/2022/05/11/casualties_eng
https://en.zona.media/article/2022/05/11/casualties_eng
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01 Nov, 06:01
In the Toretsk sector of Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian troops regained control of southern Tortetsk after a counterattack in recent days. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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31 Oct, 23:10
Updated casualty toll from the war by the Lebanese Health Ministry. Dead are marked as "Martyrs". Includes all casualties (military, civilians, Hezbollah, etc.).
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31 Oct, 15:01
Since October 7, 2023, 850 Israeli security forces personnel have been killed in action. Thousands more have been injured. In Gaza, 363 have been killed and 2,344 have been wounded. In Lebanon, 33 have been killed and 140 have been wounded.
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31 Oct, 12:32
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the State of Virginia, overruling Judge Patricia Giles of the Eastern Dist. of VA in a key election case.
Judge Giles ordered Virginia to reinstate 1,500 people that were recently removed from the state’s voter rolls due to them self-identifying as non-citizens.
Judge Giles ordered Virginia to reinstate 1,500 people that were recently removed from the state’s voter rolls due to them self-identifying as non-citizens.
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31 Oct, 06:01
In recent days, Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have advanced towards the town of Sudzha from Ulanok. Ukrainian forces solidified control over land north of Martynovka. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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30 Oct, 23:02
In recent days, Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have consolidated gains made to the east of Korenovo; however a Ukrainian counterattack halted their advance near Novoivanovka. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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30 Oct, 15:00
In recent days, Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast have advanced in the center of Selydove. They have also gained control over a large chunk of land between Pervomaiske and Kurakhivka, where they have taken up positions to the east of. (Via @war_mapper on Twitter)
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30 Oct, 08:51
Russian state media shared videos of the GUR team that shows at least two other bodies in addition to Nawrocki’s and their gear. One of the unidentified men has a tattoo identifying him as a veteran of the US Army’s 2nd Ranger Battalion. Another one of the men was carrying a Canadian flag.
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30 Oct, 08:50
Russian forces recently intercepted and killed a group of foreigners serving in Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). The men were assigned to the GUR’s International Legion and were on a mission in Bryansk Oblast, Russia when the incident took place.
One of the men has been identified as Corey Nawrocki, a former US Marine Corps first sergeant from Pennsylvania. Narwocki retired from the Marine Corps in 2021. His service ribbons and medals indicate that he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times during his career, seeing combat in both countries. He also appears to have been awarded the Purple Heart twice and the Bronze Star with a “V” device for valor in combat. During his time, he served with multiple units including the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington DC, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.
One of the men has been identified as Corey Nawrocki, a former US Marine Corps first sergeant from Pennsylvania. Narwocki retired from the Marine Corps in 2021. His service ribbons and medals indicate that he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times during his career, seeing combat in both countries. He also appears to have been awarded the Purple Heart twice and the Bronze Star with a “V” device for valor in combat. During his time, he served with multiple units including the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington DC, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.
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30 Oct, 06:01
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 2,710 people are confirmed dead in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023. Of those, 2,041 are men, 532 are women, and 157 are children. Additionally, 12,592 have been wounded. On Sunday alone, 38 people were killed and 124 were wounded. Thanks to @QalaatM on Twitter, we know that 1,076 of those killed were members of Hezbollah.
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29 Oct, 23:01
Negotiations to free Israeli hostages have resumed after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Still it seems like little to no progress is being made.
Axios, citing three unnamed Israeli officials, proposed a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza for the release of eight Israeli hostages; women of any age or men under the age of 50. The deal would also see the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It appears that the proposal will not be agreed to.
In recent days, Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire for the release of four hostages that would “re-establish” trust between the two sides. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies having received such a proposal. Hamas still hold 101 hostages, 97 of which were taken on October 7.
Axios, citing three unnamed Israeli officials, proposed a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza for the release of eight Israeli hostages; women of any age or men under the age of 50. The deal would also see the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It appears that the proposal will not be agreed to.
In recent days, Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire for the release of four hostages that would “re-establish” trust between the two sides. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies having received such a proposal. Hamas still hold 101 hostages, 97 of which were taken on October 7.
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29 Oct, 15:01
Iranian backed militias claimed responsibility for an attack on the US military outpost in Al-Tanf, Syria.
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29 Oct, 06:01
Video of a Ukrainian drone hitting an alcohol distillery in Krasnoye, Voronezh Oblast, Russia.
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28 Oct, 23:00
The IDF announced the death of a soldier from wounds sustained in combat with Hamas in northern Gaza on 10/18.
-Staff Sergeant Malachi Yehuda Harai, Rotem Battalion, Givati Brigade
-Staff Sergeant Malachi Yehuda Harai, Rotem Battalion, Givati Brigade
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25 Oct, 17:00
On Monday, the IDF said an airstrike killed Khaili Muhammad Ambaz, a prominent member of Hezbollah’s aerial forces (Unit 127). The unit is responsible for drone attacks on Israel and the IDF says that he was a “central source of knowledge” for the unit.
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25 Oct, 15:00
Russian forces have gained more territory along the eastern bank of the Siverskyi-Donets Donbas Canal to the south of Chasiv Yar, potentially giving them another point to cross. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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25 Oct, 06:00
Further south in Donetsk, Russian troops moving west from Ukrains’k have taken most of Tsukuryne and the rail line to the north of the village. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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25 Oct, 01:02
Another video filmed by a Russian soldier claiming to show the presence of Korean People’s Army (North Korean military) troops in Russia. This has been geolocated by ASTRA to the garrison of the 127th Motorized Rifle Division in Sergeevka, Amur Oblast. (Translation by @wartranslated)
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24 Oct, 23:01
Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Peter Welch (D-VT), and ten other members of Congress are calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli attack on journalists in southern Lebanon. On October 13, 2023, a group of journalists were filming from an open position in southern Lebanon, covering the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, when they were fired on by an Israeli tank. Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six other journalists from Reuters, AFP, and Al Jazeera were wounded. Among them was Dylan Collins, a US citizen. In May, the State Department said that the incident was under investigation in Israel. Sen. Sanders claims that none of the journalists involved or other witnesses have been approached to provide testimony.
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24 Oct, 21:01
The Twitter account @BRICSinfo (not at all connected to BRICS) claims that the organization has added 13 new partner nations at the summit in Kazan, Russia. This has not been officially announced anywhere.
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24 Oct, 19:02
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, when asked Wednesday, said that the US has “not seen evidence” at this time that there is a Hezbollah bunker underneath a major hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has been claiming that a large bunker exists under the hospital, holding millions of dollars worth of cash and gold, as well as other materials.
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24 Oct, 17:01
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expressing frustration that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres declined an invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland but accepted an invitation by Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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24 Oct, 15:01
Russian troops in Donetsk are continuing to drive towards Pokrovsk, moving into Lysivka and moving closer to Selydove. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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24 Oct, 11:08
“However, the content that was broadcast yesterday on Channel 14 crosses a red line. This is deliberate incitement and humiliation of the IDF and its commanders during a war. Unfortunately, this is not the first time Channel 14 has taken such actions towards the IDF," the letter reads.
The IDF says it expects the network to delete the content.
The letter was also sent to the Second Authority for Television and Radio, a key regulatory and licensing body for commercial broadcasting in Israel, the defense minister and communication minister.
The video aired by the network last night made fun of an incident in which Halevi removed a Velcro patch a soldier was wearing on his arm, which was not military-issued. The IDF chief put the patch in the soldier's pocket and reportedly told him that "If you want, you can put it close to your heart, but on uniform, only military things."
The IDF says it expects the network to delete the content.
The letter was also sent to the Second Authority for Television and Radio, a key regulatory and licensing body for commercial broadcasting in Israel, the defense minister and communication minister.
The video aired by the network last night made fun of an incident in which Halevi removed a Velcro patch a soldier was wearing on his arm, which was not military-issued. The IDF chief put the patch in the soldier's pocket and reportedly told him that "If you want, you can put it close to your heart, but on uniform, only military things."
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24 Oct, 11:07
The IDF, thru Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, has sent a letter to right-wing Channel 14 after the network posted a clip making fun of Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi. The letter says that the IDF expects the network to remove the clip and that it has already contacted Israel’s commercial broadcasting regulatory body and two govt ministers regarding the clip.
The letter reads: "I am contacting you following the video published last night on Channel 14, which included inflammatory and defamatory content that harms the IDF. It is inconceivable that a media channel in the State of Israel gives a platform for inflammatory content against the IDF during a war," reads the letter by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.
Hagari writes that the military is "not afraid of criticism and even encourages an open and sharp public discourse" on the IDF amid the war.
The letter reads: "I am contacting you following the video published last night on Channel 14, which included inflammatory and defamatory content that harms the IDF. It is inconceivable that a media channel in the State of Israel gives a platform for inflammatory content against the IDF during a war," reads the letter by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.
Hagari writes that the military is "not afraid of criticism and even encourages an open and sharp public discourse" on the IDF amid the war.
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24 Oct, 07:59
Israel’s Channel 12 is reporting that the IDF has completed its preparations for strikes against Iran and has also raised the readiness of its air defense systems. A strike could happen in the coming days.
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24 Oct, 06:00
Russian troops in Luhansk have further consolidated control over Luhansk Oblast, taking land in the vicinity of Nevs’ke. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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24 Oct, 01:00
According to UF Tracker, over 20 million Americans have already voted for the November 5 election.
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23 Oct, 23:01
Russian forces to the west of Avdiivka have continued their advance. Coming from Pishchane, they have seemingly divided the Ukrainian bridgehead to the east of the Oskil River in two. To put it lightly, things are not going well for the Ukrainians in this area. (Via @War_Mapper on Twitter)
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23 Oct, 21:45
Turkey is currently responding with strikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq. The PKK has a presence in both countries; however there are also multiple Kurdish armed groups that are allied to the PKK, but are their own entities. Turkey sees all of these groups, namely the YPG, as branches of the PKK. The MoD says that 32 Kurdish targets have been hit and more strikes are underway. Heavy strikes have hit Kobani, Syria, a majority Kurdish town that is under the control of the YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
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23 Oct, 21:39
The casualty toll in the attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara is six dead and 14 wounded, including the two attackers that were killed. TAI is one of Turkey’s largest defense companies and the attack has been blamed on the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which is designated as a terrorist group in Turkey.
This comes one day after Devlet Bahceli, a nationalist leader and MP in the ruling coalition, invited the imprisoned leader of the PKK to make a speech at the parliament to disband the group. The suggestion by Bacheli, especially as a leading nationalist and ally to President Erdgodan, is a major development considering the PKK has fought an insurgency against Turkey for nearly 46 years, leading to tens of thousands of deaths. Any potential peace process or discussions are in jeopardy after this attack.
This attack also took place in the Kazan district of Ankara, which is worthy of note as Turkish Pres. Erdogan is currently in Kazan, Russia for the BRICS Summit.
This comes one day after Devlet Bahceli, a nationalist leader and MP in the ruling coalition, invited the imprisoned leader of the PKK to make a speech at the parliament to disband the group. The suggestion by Bacheli, especially as a leading nationalist and ally to President Erdgodan, is a major development considering the PKK has fought an insurgency against Turkey for nearly 46 years, leading to tens of thousands of deaths. Any potential peace process or discussions are in jeopardy after this attack.
This attack also took place in the Kazan district of Ankara, which is worthy of note as Turkish Pres. Erdogan is currently in Kazan, Russia for the BRICS Summit.
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