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A Siege Broken

Séamus Malekafzali • 1474 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Military operations Media Coverage
  1. Hamas broke through the border wall and took control of Israeli settlements in an unprecedented operation.
  2. The Israeli occupation of Palestine has led to years of displacement, blockades, and violence.
  3. The conflict between Israel and Palestine is deeply intertwined, with Palestinians facing restrictions and living conditions reminiscent of an open-air prison.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor - 13 January – 19 January 2024

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 294 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine Conflict Military operations
  1. Limited frontline changes in Ukraine; Russians focused on offensive actions, while Ukrainians were mainly defensive.
  2. Russians continued artillery attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas and infiltrations across the border.
  3. Frontline in the Southern Direction remained stable; Ukrainians maintained bridgehead near Krynky despite challenges.

The Reach of 'the President's Private Army'

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 65 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military operations Government Power
  1. JSOC, known as the President's private assassination squad, operates globally with a wide range of secretive military missions.
  2. SOCOM and its sub-command JSOC conduct specialized tasks like assassinations, intelligence analysis, and counterterrorism operations.
  3. JSOC operates in multiple continents, including Africa and the Middle East, with a specific focus on counterterrorism activities.
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Criminals welcome as US recruits foreign proxies to wage 'irregular war' on adversaries

Geopolitical Economy Report • 637 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🌍 World Politics Military operations International relations Foreign Policy Human Rights
  1. The US military recruits foreign fighters as proxies for irregular warfare but does not vet them for past atrocities.
  2. Special Operations Command plays a significant role in secretive shadow wars across the globe.
  3. US special operations forces have been active in the majority of countries worldwide, focusing heavily on irregular warfare.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 294 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict Military operations
  1. The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka Dam impacts military operations in the Kherson Oblast, allowing for potential redeployment of Russian forces.
  2. Ukrainian efforts to conduct a river-crossing operation across the Dnipro faced challenges due to the heightened military presence and destruction of the dam.
  3. The destruction of the dam temporarily restricts Ukrainian operations, impacting their ability to engage Russian forces in the Kherson direction.

What's hidden in Ukraine? Dutch intelligence says cyber attacks "not yet" public knowledge

Cody's Version • 2 HN points • 23 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Sabotage Espionage Military operations
  1. Cyber attacks during war may not be publicly known due to covert operations and deniability.
  2. Cyber activities are often part of broader strategic objectives, making it challenging to attribute isolated incidents.
  3. Targeted institutions have no incentive to advertise successful cyber compromises during war.