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Mali Security Forces Eliminate Jihadist Commander Involved in 2017 Tongo Tongo Attack

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Today's Edition

  1. Mali Security Forces Eliminate Jihadist Commander Involved in 2017 Tongo Tongo Attack
  2. What Iran’s Drone Attack Portends For The Future of Warfare
  3. Analysis of the Russian Offensive Campaign in Ukraine as of April 30, 2024
  4. Russia Accused of GPS Jamming in the Baltic Sea Region
  5. U.S. Warns of Potential Massacre in Sudan as RSF Militia Plans Offensive on One of the Last Bastions of Refuge

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Mali Security Forces Eliminate Jihadist Commander Involved in 2017 Tongo Tongo Attack

Malian Armed Forces have announced the elimination of Abou Houzeifa, alias "Higgo", a commander in the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) responsible for the 2017 ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger. (Read More)


What Iran’s Drone Attack Portends For The Future of Warfare | MWI

Iran's drone attack on Israel, utilizing about 170 unmanned aerial vehicles, underscores the evolving landscape of warfare, where drones play a pivotal role but also exhibit vulnerabilities. Despite the limited physical impact. (Read More)


Analysis of the Russian Offensive Campaign in Ukraine as of April 30, 2024

Russian troops are positioned north of Avdiivka and are expected to advance towards Chasiv Yar, a settlement in the Donetsk region. The ISW reports that this would allow Russian forces to secure advantageous terrain for further operations to the west. (Read More)​​



Unconfirmed Reporting

Russia Accused of GPS Jamming in the Baltic Sea Region

Recent accusations have surfaced against Russia for allegedly conducting GPS jamming and spoofing activities in the Baltic Sea region. Finland's national airline, Finnair, has announced the suspension of flights to Estonia's Tartu Airport for a month, citing repeated GPS disruptions. (Read More)


Russia Claims Strike on Ukraine's Southern Operational Command Center in Odessa

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it conducted a strike on the headquarters of Ukraine's Southern Operational Command, located in the port city of Odessa. According to Russia, the attack involved "operational and tactical aviation, missile forces, and artillery." (Read More)


Houthi Rebels Extend Reach into the Arabian Sea with Drone Attack on Portuguese-Flagged Ship

The Houthi rebels have demonstrated extended operational reach by attacking the Portuguese-flagged MSC Orion with a drone in the Arabian Sea, far from their usual area of activity. (Read More)​​



Special Interest

Latvia Urges Residents to Prepare Bomb Shelters Amid Increasing Russian Threat

Latvia is urging its citizens to prepare their basements as bomb shelters amid growing fears of Russian military aggression. This precautionary measure comes as Eastern European countries strengthen their defenses. (Read More)​​


U.S. Warns of Potential Massacre in Sudan as RSF Militia Plans Offensive on One of the Last Bastions of Refuge

The U.S. warns of a potential "large-scale massacre" in El Fasher, Sudan, as the city faces encirclement by paramilitary forces amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. (Read More)​​


Moscow Hosts Exhibition of Captured Western Military Hardware

Moscow has inaugurated an exhibition of Western military equipment captured in Ukraine, drawing large crowds and reinforcing Russian claims of resilience against Western support for Ukraine. (Read More)​​



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