April, 2024

• 16 April

  Ukraine Counterattacks!

  

  In the last 72 hours or so, the pro-Russian side of the internet has been sent into an tailspin of panic over a new Ukrainian counteroffensive which is currently being launched in the Kharkov region, with the intention of compromising the Russian army grouping at Izyum. The panic was triggered …

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• 16 April

  Iran Update, April 16, 2024

  

  The Washington Post reported on April 15 that 17 Iranian officials visited a Russian air defense system factory in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in March 2023.[i] The factory produces S-400 air defense missiles and mobile launchers, among other military equipment.[ii] The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the company …

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• 16 April

  Iran Update, April 14, 2024

  

  Senior Iranian military and political officials praised the alleged success of the April 13 Iranian attack against Israel and simultaneously warned the United States that Iran would target US bases in the region if the US supported an Israeli response.[i] Iranian Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) Chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad …

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• 16 April

  How Israel could strike back against Iran: Experts outline high-risk options

  

  Israeli retaliation against Iran after Saturday’s drone and missile attack could take many forms despite the country’s reliance on air power, analysts have told The National. Israel has given little indication of the approach it plans to take in the days ahead. Early on Sunday, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said …

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• 16 April

  Israeli Intelligence Failed, But Not For The Reasons You Think – OpEd

  

  There is no doubt that the once-powerful, seemingly omnipotent Israeli intelligence services failed the country on Oct. 7. But the failures are not limited simply to the fact that they were unable to predict and prevent the attacks by Hamas; the biggest failure has been what has happened since then. …

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• 16 April

  Iran Launches Attack On Israel After Seizing ‘Israeli’ Ship

  

  The Israeli military late on April 13 said Iran had launched an extensive attack of drone aircraft toward Israel and that the flight time could take hours, which comes after Tehran seized an Israeli-linked ship in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears off a widespread Middle East conflict. Israeli Defense …

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• 16 April

  The Destruction of Iran’s Terrorist Hub in Damascus Was Entirely Justified

  

  Iran’s decision to rely on groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas to prosecute its war against Israel has resulted in the Israelis regularly having to retaliate with air strikes against Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria and Lebanon in an attempt to disrupt their terrorist infrastructure. Since October 7, the …

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• 16 April

  The Cold War in front of our eyes is becoming a reality. NATO officially declares Russia the main threat

  

  The report “NATO-2030,” presented in early December in Brussels, recognizes Russia as the main threat to the coming decade. The Alliance is moving on to a deterrent strategy for the Cold War. Military columnist Alexander Goltz believes that the unity of the West is especially clear against the background of …

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• 16 April

  Russia Now Says It Expects ‘Unconditional Capitulation Of Zelensky Regime’ Before Peace

  

  Ukrainian cities and especially the country’s energy infrastructure have been getting pounded by intensified Russian missile and airstrikes over the past several days and weeks, leading to widespread power outages across the country. Russia’s defense ministry said Friday, “Russian troops delivered 48 precision strikes at Ukrainian energy and military-industrial sites, …

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• 16 April

  ‘Not Looking For A Significant Escalation’ – Israel Threatens Imminent Response To Iranian Attack, Then Walks It Back

  

  Summary: Iran sent 170 drones, 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles – carrying a combined 60 tonnes of explosive material – into IsraelIran violated Iraqi and Jordanian airpsaceIsrael and its allies – including the US – shot down 99% of the Iranian munitionsThe attack caused minor damage to Nevatim …

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