The Wagner Group is normally in the news for all the wrong reasons, but for the second time this year, a film by the production company Aurum is depicting the Russian mercs in a totally different light, as “Russians saving Africans”. The new film titled “Granit” is slated for release in Russia on January 4. While showing Russian mercenaries as heroic defenders of Africans … [Read more...] about Wagner Mercs Get a Second Film Celebrating Russian Involvement in Mozambique
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Save the Children Staffers Among 35 Massacred by Myanmar Army Troops
A deadly attack by government troops in eastern Myanmar on civilians carried out on Christmas Eve included two Save the Children charity staff members, the non-profit organization said on Tuesday. "With profound sadness, we confirm two of our staff are among the burnt bodies found in Myanmar after an attack by the military on Xmas Eve. Both new fathers working on education … [Read more...] about Save the Children Staffers Among 35 Massacred by Myanmar Army Troops
Israeli Airstrike on Port in Syria Causes “Massive Damage”
An Israeli airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia during the early hours of Tuesday morning hit the port's container facility in the second attack on the port this month. "At around 3:21 am [0121 GMT], the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression with several missiles from the direction of the Mediterranean ... targeting the container yard in Latakia port," the Syrian … [Read more...] about Israeli Airstrike on Port in Syria Causes “Massive Damage”
Are Terror Groups in Gaza Conducting Joint Exercises Preparing For A Renewed War On Israel?
With tensions ratcheting up between the Israelis and the leaders of the Palestinian groups in the West Bank and Gaza, yet another wave of violence appears imminent. Hamas officials have been vowing renewed violence for weeks as they have criticized Egyptian mediators who have been trying to hammer out a peace agreement. “We are considering options for an escalation with … [Read more...] about Are Terror Groups in Gaza Conducting Joint Exercises Preparing For A Renewed War On Israel?
Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74
Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch has died. He was 74 years old. His daughter Stephanie announced Beikirch died shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Special Operations community has lost two of its heroes over the Christmas weekend. SEAL Team Six's first commander Richard 'Dick' Marcinko, passed away on … [Read more...] about Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74
Russia Announces 10,000 Troops Being Redeployed From Ukraine Border
Despite satellite imagery from just a few days ago, that showed more Russian armored vehicles, mobile rocket artillery systems, and advanced short-range ballistic missile batteries being moved near the border with Ukraine, Russia announced that 10,000 troops were redeploying from the border to their bases after “month-long drills” near Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported on … [Read more...] about Russia Announces 10,000 Troops Being Redeployed From Ukraine Border
Western Nations Condemn Russian Mercenaries Deployed To Mali
More than a dozen Western powers on Thursday condemned the move by the military junta in Mali to bring in Russian mercenaries working for the shadowy Russian proxy Wagner Group to help fight the Islamist insurgency. Wagner Group is also known under the names, PMC Wagner, ChVK Wagner and CHVK Vagner A joint statement on Thursday by the 15 countries – including Canada, … [Read more...] about Western Nations Condemn Russian Mercenaries Deployed To Mali
Plan to Read A Good Book During Christmas? Here Are Some Recommended Ones
Many people will either be hosting or heading out to holiday parties and get-togethers to celebrate Christmas and the upcoming New Year. Others will take the time to rest and recharge their batteries and spend some quiet time at home. If you are one of the latter and want to spend some quiet time reading a good book curled up on the couch or a favorite chair, we have a … [Read more...] about Plan to Read A Good Book During Christmas? Here Are Some Recommended Ones
China Building Permanent Bases, Increasing Troop Numbers Along Contested Border With India
China Is Building Bases With Artillery, Bombers, and Helicopter Pads The Chinese military appears to have started building infrastructure as they continue to beef up forces at Ladakh that led to a deadly clash in June 2020, after analysis of satellite imagery along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) came to light this week. Besides the infrastructure improvements that would … [Read more...] about China Building Permanent Bases, Increasing Troop Numbers Along Contested Border With India
Report: Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
As SOFREP.com has reported repeatedly during the Syrian Civil War, the Israeli Air Force has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Syria, mainly targeting Iranian troops, as well as their proxy militias, weapons depots, warehouses, and missile construction sites. But a recent report by the Washington Post (WP) uncovered that Israeli airstrikes in 2020 and earlier in 2021 have … [Read more...] about Report: Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
French Troops Kill ISIS Suspect for the 2020 Murders of French Aid Workers in Niger
French counter-terrorist forces killed a key Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) leader who was believed to be responsible for the murders of six French aid workers and two guides at a giraffe park in Niger in August 2020. The French killed Soumana Boura on December 20 in an airstrike from a drone as Boura was riding his motorcycle. The drone strike was carried out … [Read more...] about French Troops Kill ISIS Suspect for the 2020 Murders of French Aid Workers in Niger
Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination
Israel Provided Critical Intelligence That Allowed The U.S. To Track The Movements Of Soliemani Israel's former military intelligence chief says the country was involved in the American airstrike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani in January 2020. It was the first public acknowledgment of Israel's role in the operation. Soleimani headed … [Read more...] about Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination